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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,821.20, 550,231.80 and 331,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,821.20, 550,231.80 and 331,391.80 is: 497,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,821.20 : 550,231.80 = 331,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,821.20/550,231.80 = 331,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,821.20x = 550,231.80 × 331,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,821.20x = 182,342,306,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,342,306,619.24/366,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,087.70

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