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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,822.32, 505,981.81 and 264,997.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,822.32, 505,981.81 and 264,997.42 is: 365,528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,822.32 : 505,981.81 = 264,997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,822.32/505,981.81 = 264,997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,822.32x = 505,981.81 × 264,997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,822.32x = 134,083,876,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,083,876,874.68/366,822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,528.13

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