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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.55, 550,424.33 and 334,290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.55, 550,424.33 and 334,290.35 is: 501,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.55 : 550,424.33 = 334,290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.55/550,424.33 = 334,290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.55x = 550,424.33 × 334,290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.55x = 184,001,541,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,001,541,924.22/366,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,435.53

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