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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,982.80, 550,474.20 and 320,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,982.80, 550,474.20 and 320,326.80 is: 480,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982.80 : 550,474.20 = 320,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982.80/550,474.20 = 320,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982.80x = 550,474.20 × 320,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982.80x = 176,331,638,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,331,638,968.56/366,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,490.20

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