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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,959.30, 550,438.95 and 334,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,959.30, 550,438.95 and 334,300.10 is: 501,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,959.30 : 550,438.95 = 334,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,959.30/550,438.95 = 334,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,959.30x = 550,438.95 × 334,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,959.30x = 184,011,796,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,011,796,028.90/366,959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,450.15

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