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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,438.80, 552,658.20 and 200,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,438.80, 552,658.20 and 200,477.20 is: 300,715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,438.80 : 552,658.20 = 200,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,438.80/552,658.20 = 200,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,438.80x = 552,658.20 × 200,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,438.80x = 110,795,368,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,795,368,493.04/368,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,715.80

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