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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,999.70, 551,999.55 and 328,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,999.70, 551,999.55 and 328,601.30 is: 492,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,999.70 : 551,999.55 = 328,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,999.70/551,999.55 = 328,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,999.70x = 551,999.55 × 328,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,999.70x = 181,387,769,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,387,769,729.42/367,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,901.95

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