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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.55, 550,466.33 and 320,321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.55, 550,466.33 and 320,321.55 is: 480,482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.55 : 550,466.33 = 320,321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.55/550,466.33 = 320,321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.55x = 550,466.33 × 320,321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.55x = 176,326,226,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,326,226,446.80/366,977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,482.33

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