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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,132.70, 551,421.45 and 305,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,132.70, 551,421.45 and 305,924.70 is: 458,240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,132.70 : 551,421.45 = 305,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,132.70/551,421.45 = 305,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,132.70x = 551,421.45 × 305,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,132.70x = 168,693,441,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,693,441,664.82/368,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,240.85

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