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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.60, 550,467.90 and 340,406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.60, 550,467.90 and 340,406.55 is: 510,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.60 : 550,467.90 = 340,406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.60/550,467.90 = 340,406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.60x = 550,467.90 × 340,406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.60x = 187,382,878,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,382,878,724.75/366,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,609.83

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