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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,927.70, 550,391.55 and 314,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,927.70, 550,391.55 and 314,439.70 is: 471,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927.70 : 550,391.55 = 314,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927.70/550,391.55 = 314,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927.70x = 550,391.55 × 314,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927.70x = 173,064,953,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,064,953,864.54/366,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,659.55

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