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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,846.60, 550,269.90 and 283,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,846.60, 550,269.90 and 283,902.60 is: 425,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,846.60 : 550,269.90 = 283,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,846.60/550,269.90 = 283,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,846.60x = 550,269.90 × 283,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,846.60x = 156,223,055,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,223,055,311.74/366,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,853.90

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