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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,952.30, 550,428.45 and 310,965.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,952.30, 550,428.45 and 310,965.10 is: 466,447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,952.30 : 550,428.45 = 310,965.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,952.30/550,428.45 = 310,965.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,952.30x = 550,428.45 × 310,965.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,952.30x = 171,164,037,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,164,037,997.10/366,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,447.65

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