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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,905.70, 550,358.55 and 316,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,905.70, 550,358.55 and 316,167.30 is: 474,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,905.70 : 550,358.55 = 316,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,905.70/550,358.55 = 316,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,905.70x = 550,358.55 × 316,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,905.70x = 174,005,376,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,005,376,785.42/366,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,250.95

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