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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,114.40, 552,171.60 and 309,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,114.40, 552,171.60 and 309,065.40 is: 463,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,114.40 : 552,171.60 = 309,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,114.40/552,171.60 = 309,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,114.40x = 552,171.60 × 309,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,114.40x = 170,657,136,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,657,136,422.64/368,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,598.10

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