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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,910.45, 550,365.68 and 314,422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,910.45, 550,365.68 and 314,422.45 is: 471,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,910.45 : 550,365.68 = 314,422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,910.45/550,365.68 = 314,422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,910.45x = 550,365.68 × 314,422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,910.45x = 173,047,325,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,047,325,501.52/366,910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,633.68

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