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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,101.08, 506,523.24 and 307,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,101.08, 506,523.24 and 307,477.44 is: 423,102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,101.08 : 506,523.24 = 307,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,101.08/506,523.24 = 307,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,101.08x = 506,523.24 × 307,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,101.08x = 155,744,469,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,744,469,135.71/368,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,102.45

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