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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.95, 550,402.43 and 331,505.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.95, 550,402.43 and 331,505.55 is: 497,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.95 : 550,402.43 = 331,505.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.95/550,402.43 = 331,505.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.95x = 550,402.43 × 331,505.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.95x = 182,461,458,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,461,458,620.96/366,934.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,258.33

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