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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,005.10, 550,507.65 and 340,433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,005.10, 550,507.65 and 340,433.05 is: 510,649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,005.10 : 550,507.65 = 340,433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,005.10/550,507.65 = 340,433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,005.10x = 550,507.65 × 340,433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,005.10x = 187,410,998,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,410,998,337.83/367,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,649.58

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