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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.80, 550,468.20 and 310,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.80, 550,468.20 and 310,991.60 is: 466,487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.80 : 550,468.20 = 310,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.80/550,468.20 = 310,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.80x = 550,468.20 × 310,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.80x = 171,190,986,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,190,986,267.12/366,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,487.40

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