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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,917.70, 550,376.55 and 314,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,917.70, 550,376.55 and 314,429.70 is: 471,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,917.70 : 550,376.55 = 314,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,917.70/550,376.55 = 314,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,917.70x = 550,376.55 × 314,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,917.70x = 173,054,733,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,054,733,503.54/366,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,644.55

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