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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,965.20, 549,791.70 and 314,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,965.20, 549,791.70 and 314,477.20 is: 471,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,965.20 : 549,791.70 = 314,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,965.20/549,791.70 = 314,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,965.20x = 549,791.70 × 314,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,965.20x = 172,896,954,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,896,954,399.24/366,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,153.54

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