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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,285.24, 550,269.96 and 258,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,285.24, 550,269.96 and 258,462.70 is: 388,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,285.24 : 550,269.96 = 258,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,285.24/550,269.96 = 258,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,285.24x = 550,269.96 × 258,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,285.24x = 142,224,257,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,224,257,245.58/366,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,288.26

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