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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,968.30, 549,934.05 and 271,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,968.30, 549,934.05 and 271,453.10 is: 406,796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968.30 : 549,934.05 = 271,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968.30/549,934.05 = 271,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968.30x = 549,934.05 × 271,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968.30x = 149,281,302,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,281,302,668.06/366,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,796.18

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