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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,271.56, 551,903.07 and 301,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,271.56, 551,903.07 and 301,170 is: 453,807.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,271.56 : 551,903.07 = 301,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,271.56/551,903.07 = 301,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,271.56x = 551,903.07 × 301,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,271.56x = 166,216,647,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,216,647,591.90/366,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,807.14

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