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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,672.24, 551,975 and 312,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,672.24, 551,975 and 312,618.16 is: 469,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,672.24 : 551,975 = 312,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,672.24/551,975 = 312,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,672.24x = 551,975 × 312,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,672.24x = 172,557,408,866
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,557,408,866/367,672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,324.01

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