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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,817.70, 550,226.55 and 320,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,817.70, 550,226.55 and 320,161.70 is: 480,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,817.70 : 550,226.55 = 320,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,817.70/550,226.55 = 320,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,817.70x = 550,226.55 × 320,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,817.70x = 176,161,467,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,161,467,633.14/366,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,242.55

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