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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,936.40, 683,904.60 and 367,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,936.40, 683,904.60 and 367,362.90 is: 551,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,936.40 : 683,904.60 = 367,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,936.40/683,904.60 = 367,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,936.40x = 683,904.60 × 367,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,936.40x = 251,241,177,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,241,177,179.34/455,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,044.35

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