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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,912.90, 550,369.35 and 307,863.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,912.90, 550,369.35 and 307,863.90 is: 461,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,912.90 : 550,369.35 = 307,863.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,912.90/550,369.35 = 307,863.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,912.90x = 550,369.35 × 307,863.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,912.90x = 169,438,854,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,438,854,531.47/366,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,795.85

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