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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,987.30, 550,480.95 and 304,779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,987.30, 550,480.95 and 304,779.30 is: 457,168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987.30 : 550,480.95 = 304,779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987.30/550,480.95 = 304,779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987.30x = 550,480.95 × 304,779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987.30x = 167,775,198,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,775,198,604.34/366,987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,168.95

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