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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,651.72, 551,949.86 and 283,465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,651.72, 551,949.86 and 283,465.36 is: 425,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,651.72 : 551,949.86 = 283,465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,651.72/551,949.86 = 283,465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,651.72x = 551,949.86 × 283,465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,651.72x = 156,458,665,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,458,665,766.85/367,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,562.18

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