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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,938.40, 550,407.60 and 340,366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,938.40, 550,407.60 and 340,366.35 is: 510,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938.40 : 550,407.60 = 340,366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938.40/550,407.60 = 340,366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938.40x = 550,407.60 × 340,366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938.40x = 187,340,225,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,340,225,824.26/366,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,549.53

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