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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,836.40, 550,254.60 and 317,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,836.40, 550,254.60 and 317,628.90 is: 476,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,836.40 : 550,254.60 = 317,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,836.40/550,254.60 = 317,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,836.40x = 550,254.60 × 317,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,836.40x = 174,776,763,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,776,763,317.94/366,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,443.35

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