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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,650.72, 551,948.36 and 283,464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,650.72, 551,948.36 and 283,464.36 is: 425,560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,650.72 : 551,948.36 = 283,464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,650.72/551,948.36 = 283,464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,650.72x = 551,948.36 × 283,464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,650.72x = 156,457,687,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,457,687,203.13/367,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,560.67

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