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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,638.35, 551,929.78 and 283,451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,638.35, 551,929.78 and 283,451.97 is: 425,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,638.35 : 551,929.78 = 283,451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,638.35/551,929.78 = 283,451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,638.35x = 551,929.78 × 283,451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,638.35x = 156,445,585,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,445,585,866.72/367,638.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,542.08

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