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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,628.70, 551,443.05 and 334,386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,628.70, 551,443.05 and 334,386.30 is: 501,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,628.70 : 551,443.05 = 334,386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,628.70/551,443.05 = 334,386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,628.70x = 551,443.05 × 334,386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,628.70x = 184,395,001,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,395,001,150.22/367,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,579.45

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