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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,366.96, 550,453.52 and 276,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,366.96, 550,453.52 and 276,584 is: 413,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,366.96 : 550,453.52 = 276,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,366.96/550,453.52 = 276,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,366.96x = 550,453.52 × 276,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,366.96x = 152,246,636,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,246,636,375.68/368,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,301.55

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