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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,966.80, 551,950.20 and 321,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,966.80, 551,950.20 and 321,310.80 is: 481,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,966.80 : 551,950.20 = 321,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,966.80/551,950.20 = 321,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,966.80x = 551,950.20 × 321,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,966.80x = 177,347,560,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,347,560,322.16/367,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,966.20

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