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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,914.55, 550,371.83 and 310,927.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,914.55, 550,371.83 and 310,927.35 is: 466,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,914.55 : 550,371.83 = 310,927.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,914.55/550,371.83 = 310,927.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,914.55x = 550,371.83 × 310,927.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,914.55x = 171,125,653,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,125,653,061.91/366,914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,391.03

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