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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,434.20, 552,651.30 and 275,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,434.20, 552,651.30 and 275,122.20 is: 412,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,434.20 : 552,651.30 = 275,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,434.20/552,651.30 = 275,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,434.20x = 552,651.30 × 275,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,434.20x = 152,046,641,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,046,641,488.86/368,434.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,683.30

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