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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,849.15, 556,273.73 and 366,912.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,849.15, 556,273.73 and 366,912.55 is: 550,368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,849.15 : 556,273.73 = 366,912.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,849.15/556,273.73 = 366,912.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,849.15x = 556,273.73 × 366,912.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,849.15x = 204,103,812,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,103,812,772.31/370,849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,368.83

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