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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,354.70, 699,555.83 and 366,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,354.70, 699,555.83 and 366,971.40 is: 549,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,354.70 : 699,555.83 = 366,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,354.70/699,555.83 = 366,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,354.70x = 699,555.83 × 366,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,354.70x = 256,716,980,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,716,980,478.41/467,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,297.95

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