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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,942.90, 550,414.35 and 307,893.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,942.90, 550,414.35 and 307,893.90 is: 461,840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942.90 : 550,414.35 = 307,893.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942.90/550,414.35 = 307,893.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942.90x = 550,414.35 × 307,893.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942.90x = 169,469,220,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,469,220,837.47/366,942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,840.85

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