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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,909.70, 550,364.55 and 331,480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,909.70, 550,364.55 and 331,480.30 is: 497,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,909.70 : 550,364.55 = 331,480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,909.70/550,364.55 = 331,480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,909.70x = 550,364.55 × 331,480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,909.70x = 182,435,006,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,435,006,143.37/366,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,220.45

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