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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,946.60, 550,419.90 and 338,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,946.60, 550,419.90 and 338,078.20 is: 507,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946.60 : 550,419.90 = 338,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946.60/550,419.90 = 338,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946.60x = 550,419.90 × 338,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946.60x = 186,084,969,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,084,969,036.18/366,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,117.30

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