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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.45, 550,361.18 and 314,419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.45, 550,361.18 and 314,419.45 is: 471,629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.45 : 550,361.18 = 314,419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.45/550,361.18 = 314,419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.45x = 550,361.18 × 314,419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.45x = 173,044,259,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,044,259,516.95/366,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,629.18

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