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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,959.55, 550,439.33 and 310,972.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,959.55, 550,439.33 and 310,972.35 is: 466,458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,959.55 : 550,439.33 = 310,972.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,959.55/550,439.33 = 310,972.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,959.55x = 550,439.33 × 310,972.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,959.55x = 171,171,410,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,171,410,427.66/366,959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,458.53

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