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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,003.80, 552,005.70 and 261,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,003.80, 552,005.70 and 261,098.20 is: 391,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,003.80 : 552,005.70 = 261,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,003.80/552,005.70 = 261,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,003.80x = 552,005.70 × 261,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,003.80x = 144,127,694,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,127,694,659.74/368,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,647.30

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