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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,926.80, 551,890.20 and 305,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,926.80, 551,890.20 and 305,718.80 is: 458,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,926.80 : 551,890.20 = 305,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,926.80/551,890.20 = 305,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,926.80x = 551,890.20 × 305,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,926.80x = 168,723,209,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,723,209,675.76/367,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,578.20

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