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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,001.30, 552,001.95 and 308,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,001.30, 552,001.95 and 308,514.90 is: 462,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,001.30 : 552,001.95 = 308,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,001.30/552,001.95 = 308,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,001.30x = 552,001.95 × 308,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,001.30x = 170,300,826,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,300,826,404.06/368,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,772.35

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