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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,937.18, 550,405.77 and 335,936.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,937.18, 550,405.77 and 335,936.45 is: 503,904.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,937.18 : 550,405.77 = 335,936.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,937.18/550,405.77 = 335,936.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,937.18x = 550,405.77 × 335,936.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,937.18x = 184,901,360,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,901,360,433.32/366,937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,904.68

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