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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,617.20, 550,504.20 and 293,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,617.20, 550,504.20 and 293,889.20 is: 440,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,617.20 : 550,504.20 = 293,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,617.20/550,504.20 = 293,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,617.20x = 550,504.20 × 293,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,617.20x = 161,787,238,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,787,238,934.64/367,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,097.03

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