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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.30, 549,949.05 and 271,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.30, 549,949.05 and 271,463.10 is: 406,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.30 : 549,949.05 = 271,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.30/549,949.05 = 271,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.30x = 549,949.05 × 271,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.30x = 149,290,873,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,290,873,955.06/366,978.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,811.18

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