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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,036.30, 550,554.45 and 311,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,036.30, 550,554.45 and 311,049.10 is: 466,573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,036.30 : 550,554.45 = 311,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,036.30/550,554.45 = 311,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,036.30x = 550,554.45 × 311,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,036.30x = 171,249,466,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,249,466,173.50/367,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,573.65

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