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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,966.55, 550,449.84 and 310,979.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,966.55, 550,449.84 and 310,979.35 is: 466,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966.55 : 550,449.84 = 310,979.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966.55/550,449.84 = 310,979.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966.55x = 550,449.84 × 310,979.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966.55x = 171,178,533,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,178,533,450.80/366,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,469.04

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