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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,628.86, 549,233.92 and 206,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,628.86, 549,233.92 and 206,217.48 is: 308,927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,628.86 : 549,233.92 = 206,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,628.86/549,233.92 = 206,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,628.86x = 549,233.92 × 206,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,628.86x = 113,261,634,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,261,634,912.92/366,628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,927.22

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