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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,872.70, 550,309.05 and 314,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,872.70, 550,309.05 and 314,384.70 is: 471,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,872.70 : 550,309.05 = 314,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,872.70/550,309.05 = 314,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,872.70x = 550,309.05 × 314,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,872.70x = 173,008,745,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,008,745,591.54/366,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,577.05

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