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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,901.80, 550,352.70 and 323,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,901.80, 550,352.70 and 323,599.20 is: 485,398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,901.80 : 550,352.70 = 323,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,901.80/550,352.70 = 323,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,901.80x = 550,352.70 × 323,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,901.80x = 178,093,693,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,093,693,437.84/366,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,398.80

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