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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,368.40, 550,001.40 and 226,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,368.40, 550,001.40 and 226,176.40 is: 338,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,368.40 : 550,001.40 = 226,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,368.40/550,001.40 = 226,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,368.40x = 550,001.40 × 226,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,368.40x = 124,397,336,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,397,336,646.96/367,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,617.41

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