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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,862.90, 556,294.35 and 366,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,862.90, 556,294.35 and 366,926.30 is: 550,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,862.90 : 556,294.35 = 366,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,862.90/556,294.35 = 366,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,862.90x = 556,294.35 × 366,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,862.90x = 204,119,027,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,119,027,556.41/370,862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,389.45

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