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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,618.20, 550,505.70 and 293,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,618.20, 550,505.70 and 293,890.20 is: 440,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,618.20 : 550,505.70 = 293,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,618.20/550,505.70 = 293,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,618.20x = 550,505.70 × 293,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,618.20x = 161,788,230,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,788,230,274.14/367,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,098.53

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