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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,901.35, 550,352.03 and 338,032.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,901.35, 550,352.03 and 338,032.95 is: 507,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,901.35 : 550,352.03 = 338,032.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,901.35/550,352.03 = 338,032.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,901.35x = 550,352.03 × 338,032.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,901.35x = 186,037,118,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,037,118,549.22/366,901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,049.43

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