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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,830.40, 556,245.60 and 366,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,830.40, 556,245.60 and 366,893.80 is: 550,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,830.40 : 556,245.60 = 366,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,830.40/556,245.60 = 366,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,830.40x = 556,245.60 × 366,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,830.40x = 204,083,061,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,083,061,917.28/370,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,340.70

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