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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,860.90, 556,291.35 and 366,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,860.90, 556,291.35 and 366,924.30 is: 550,386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,860.90 : 556,291.35 = 366,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,860.90/556,291.35 = 366,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,860.90x = 556,291.35 × 366,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,860.90x = 204,116,814,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,116,814,194.81/370,860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,386.45

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