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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,905.30, 550,357.95 and 317,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,905.30, 550,357.95 and 317,041.70 is: 475,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,905.30 : 550,357.95 = 317,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,905.30/550,357.95 = 317,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,905.30x = 550,357.95 × 317,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,905.30x = 174,486,420,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,486,420,076.52/366,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,562.55

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