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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,009.60, 550,514.40 and 340,437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,009.60, 550,514.40 and 340,437.55 is: 510,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,009.60 : 550,514.40 = 340,437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,009.60/550,514.40 = 340,437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,009.60x = 550,514.40 × 340,437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,009.60x = 187,415,773,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,415,773,575.72/367,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,656.33

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