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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,006.10, 550,509.15 and 340,434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,006.10, 550,509.15 and 340,434.05 is: 510,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,006.10 : 550,509.15 = 340,434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,006.10/550,509.15 = 340,434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,006.10x = 550,509.15 × 340,434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,006.10x = 187,412,059,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,412,059,496.56/367,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,651.08

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