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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.80, 550,361.70 and 317,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.80, 550,361.70 and 317,044.20 is: 475,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.80 : 550,361.70 = 317,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.80/550,361.70 = 317,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.80x = 550,361.70 × 317,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.80x = 174,488,984,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,488,984,887.14/366,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,566.30

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