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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,822.20, 550,233.30 and 320,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,822.20, 550,233.30 and 320,166.20 is: 480,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,822.20 : 550,233.30 = 320,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,822.20/550,233.30 = 320,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,822.20x = 550,233.30 × 320,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,822.20x = 176,166,104,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,166,104,774.46/366,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,249.30

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