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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,913.80, 551,870.70 and 305,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,913.80, 551,870.70 and 305,705.80 is: 458,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,913.80 : 551,870.70 = 305,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,913.80/551,870.70 = 305,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,913.80x = 551,870.70 × 305,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,913.80x = 168,710,073,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,710,073,840.06/367,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,558.70

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