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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,912.15, 550,368.23 and 307,863.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,912.15, 550,368.23 and 307,863.15 is: 461,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,912.15 : 550,368.23 = 307,863.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,912.15/550,368.23 = 307,863.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,912.15x = 550,368.23 × 307,863.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,912.15x = 169,438,095,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,438,095,408.41/366,912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,794.73

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