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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,180.37, 758,987.45 and 366,504.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,180.37, 758,987.45 and 366,504.31 is: 505,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,180.37 : 758,987.45 = 366,504.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,180.37/758,987.45 = 366,504.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,180.37x = 758,987.45 × 366,504.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,180.37x = 278,172,172,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,172,172,151.51/550,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,601.78

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