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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,887.80, 550,331.70 and 334,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,887.80, 550,331.70 and 334,228.60 is: 501,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,887.80 : 550,331.70 = 334,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,887.80/550,331.70 = 334,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,887.80x = 550,331.70 × 334,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,887.80x = 183,936,593,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,936,593,626.62/366,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,342.90

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