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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,981.80, 550,472.70 and 310,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,981.80, 550,472.70 and 310,994.60 is: 466,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,981.80 : 550,472.70 = 310,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,981.80/550,472.70 = 310,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,981.80x = 550,472.70 × 310,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,981.80x = 171,194,037,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,194,037,147.42/366,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,491.90

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