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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,551.55, 549,827.33 and 334,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,551.55, 549,827.33 and 334,074.60 is: 501,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,551.55 : 549,827.33 = 334,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,551.55/549,827.33 = 334,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,551.55x = 549,827.33 × 334,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,551.55x = 183,683,343,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,683,343,668.45/366,551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,111.90

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