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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.15, 550,423.73 and 340,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.15, 550,423.73 and 340,377.10 is: 510,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.15 : 550,423.73 = 340,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.15/550,423.73 = 340,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.15x = 550,423.73 × 340,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.15x = 187,351,632,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,351,632,988.58/366,949.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,565.65

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