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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,812.70, 550,219.05 and 320,156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,812.70, 550,219.05 and 320,156.70 is: 480,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,812.70 : 550,219.05 = 320,156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,812.70/550,219.05 = 320,156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,812.70x = 550,219.05 × 320,156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,812.70x = 176,156,315,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,156,315,325.14/366,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,235.05

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