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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,180.94, 758,968.23 and 366,735.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,180.94, 758,968.23 and 366,735.38 is: 505,907.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,180.94 : 758,968.23 = 366,735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,180.94/758,968.23 = 366,735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,180.94x = 758,968.23 × 366,735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,180.94x = 278,340,505,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,340,505,509.66/550,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,907.21

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