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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,838.20, 550,257.30 and 320,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,838.20, 550,257.30 and 320,182.20 is: 480,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,838.20 : 550,257.30 = 320,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,838.20/550,257.30 = 320,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,838.20x = 550,257.30 × 320,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,838.20x = 176,182,592,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,182,592,880.06/366,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,273.30

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