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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,943.60, 550,933.80 and 226,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,943.60, 550,933.80 and 226,975.60 is: 340,784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,943.60 : 550,933.80 = 226,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,943.60/550,933.80 = 226,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,943.60x = 550,933.80 × 226,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,943.60x = 125,048,529,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,048,529,815.28/366,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,784.06

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