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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,781.49, 552,230.84 and 294,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,781.49, 552,230.84 and 294,010.68 is: 440,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,781.49 : 552,230.84 = 294,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,781.49/552,230.84 = 294,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,781.49x = 552,230.84 × 294,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,781.49x = 162,361,765,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,361,765,520.40/368,781.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,265.50

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