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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,955.80, 550,433.70 and 310,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,955.80, 550,433.70 and 310,968.60 is: 466,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955.80 : 550,433.70 = 310,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955.80/550,433.70 = 310,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955.80x = 550,433.70 × 310,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955.80x = 171,167,597,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,167,597,081.82/366,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,452.90

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