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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,829.20, 550,243.80 and 320,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,829.20, 550,243.80 and 320,173.20 is: 480,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,829.20 : 550,243.80 = 320,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,829.20/550,243.80 = 320,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,829.20x = 550,243.80 × 320,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,829.20x = 176,173,318,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,173,318,226.16/366,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,259.80

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