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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,267.32, 555,958.92 and 311,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,267.32, 555,958.92 and 311,137.68 is: 465,917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,267.32 : 555,958.92 = 311,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,267.32/555,958.92 = 311,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,267.32x = 555,958.92 × 311,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,267.32x = 172,979,768,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,979,768,544.11/371,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,917.03

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