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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,365.60, 561,214.80 and 366,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,365.60, 561,214.80 and 366,367.20 is: 550,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,365.60 : 561,214.80 = 366,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,365.60/561,214.80 = 366,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,365.60x = 561,214.80 × 366,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,365.60x = 205,610,694,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,610,694,874.56/373,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,695.34

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