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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,927.80, 551,891.70 and 305,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,927.80, 551,891.70 and 305,719.80 is: 458,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,927.80 : 551,891.70 = 305,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,927.80/551,891.70 = 305,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,927.80x = 551,891.70 × 305,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,927.80x = 168,724,220,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,724,220,145.66/367,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,579.70

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