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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,908.85, 550,363.28 and 338,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,908.85, 550,363.28 and 338,040.45 is: 507,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,908.85 : 550,363.28 = 338,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,908.85/550,363.28 = 338,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,908.85x = 550,363.28 × 338,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,908.85x = 186,045,049,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,045,049,144.47/366,908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,060.68

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