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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,261, 551,887.22 and 301,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,261, 551,887.22 and 301,159.50 is: 453,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,261 : 551,887.22 = 301,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,261/551,887.22 = 301,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,261x = 551,887.22 × 301,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,261x = 166,206,077,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,206,077,725.79/366,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,791.36

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