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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,916.45, 550,374.68 and 314,428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,916.45, 550,374.68 and 314,428.45 is: 471,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916.45 : 550,374.68 = 314,428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916.45/550,374.68 = 314,428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916.45x = 550,374.68 × 314,428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916.45x = 173,053,457,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,053,457,551.65/366,916.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,642.68

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