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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,838.80, 550,258.20 and 334,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,838.80, 550,258.20 and 334,179.60 is: 501,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,838.80 : 550,258.20 = 334,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,838.80/550,258.20 = 334,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,838.80x = 550,258.20 × 334,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,838.80x = 183,885,065,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,885,065,172.72/366,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,269.40

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