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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,746.90, 550,008.36 and 253,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,746.90, 550,008.36 and 253,621.88 is: 380,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,746.90 : 550,008.36 = 253,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,746.90/550,008.36 = 253,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,746.90x = 550,008.36 × 253,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,746.90x = 139,494,154,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,494,154,278.92/366,746.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,355.37

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