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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,974.60, 550,980.30 and 227,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,974.60, 550,980.30 and 227,006.60 is: 340,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,974.60 : 550,980.30 = 227,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,974.60/550,980.30 = 227,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,974.60x = 550,980.30 × 227,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,974.60x = 125,076,164,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,076,164,569.98/366,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,830.58

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