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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,099, 549,536.69 and 324,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,099, 549,536.69 and 324,250.75 is: 486,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,099 : 549,536.69 = 324,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,099/549,536.69 = 324,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,099x = 549,536.69 × 324,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,099x = 178,187,683,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,187,683,885.02/366,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,719.94

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