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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,199.76, 550,282.73 and 291,986.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,199.76, 550,282.73 and 291,986.09 is: 437,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,199.76 : 550,282.73 = 291,986.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,199.76/550,282.73 = 291,986.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,199.76x = 550,282.73 × 291,986.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,199.76x = 160,674,902,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,674,902,727.23/367,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,568.10

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