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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,985.05, 550,477.58 and 304,777.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,985.05, 550,477.58 and 304,777.05 is: 457,165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,985.05 : 550,477.58 = 304,777.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,985.05/550,477.58 = 304,777.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,985.05x = 550,477.58 × 304,777.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,985.05x = 167,772,931,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,772,931,399.65/366,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,165.58

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