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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,661.60, 750,992.40 and 366,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,661.60, 750,992.40 and 366,817.20 is: 550,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,661.60 : 750,992.40 = 366,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,661.60/750,992.40 = 366,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,661.60x = 750,992.40 × 366,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,661.60x = 275,476,929,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,476,929,389.28/500,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,225.80

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