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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,973.70, 550,460.55 and 314,485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,973.70, 550,460.55 and 314,485.70 is: 471,728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,973.70 : 550,460.55 = 314,485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,973.70/550,460.55 = 314,485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,973.70x = 550,460.55 × 314,485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,973.70x = 173,111,971,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,111,971,389.14/366,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,728.55

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