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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,453.41, 550,304.22 and 238,587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,453.41, 550,304.22 and 238,587.35 is: 358,287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,453.41 : 550,304.22 = 238,587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,453.41/550,304.22 = 238,587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,453.41x = 550,304.22 × 238,587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,453.41x = 131,295,625,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,295,625,543.62/366,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,287.36

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