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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,342.60, 548,444.70 and 261,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,342.60, 548,444.70 and 261,366.60 is: 391,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,342.60 : 548,444.70 = 261,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,342.60/548,444.70 = 261,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,342.60x = 548,444.70 × 261,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,342.60x = 143,345,126,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,345,126,527.02/366,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,287.08

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