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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,986.80, 550,480.20 and 304,778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,986.80, 550,480.20 and 304,778.80 is: 457,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,986.80 : 550,480.20 = 304,778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,986.80/550,480.20 = 304,778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,986.80x = 550,480.20 × 304,778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,986.80x = 167,774,694,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,774,694,779.76/366,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,168.20

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