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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.45, 550,401.68 and 307,885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.45, 550,401.68 and 307,885.45 is: 461,828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.45 : 550,401.68 = 307,885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.45/550,401.68 = 307,885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.45x = 550,401.68 × 307,885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.45x = 169,460,668,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,460,668,927.56/366,934.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,828.18

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