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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,912.80, 550,369.20 and 317,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,912.80, 550,369.20 and 317,049.20 is: 475,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,912.80 : 550,369.20 = 317,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,912.80/550,369.20 = 317,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,912.80x = 550,369.20 × 317,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,912.80x = 174,494,114,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,494,114,564.64/366,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,573.80

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