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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,921.95, 550,382.93 and 331,492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,921.95, 550,382.93 and 331,492.55 is: 497,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,921.95 : 550,382.93 = 331,492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,921.95/550,382.93 = 331,492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,921.95x = 550,382.93 × 331,492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,921.95x = 182,447,840,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,447,840,942.17/366,921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,238.83

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