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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,823.70, 550,235.55 and 252,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,823.70, 550,235.55 and 252,662.30 is: 378,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,823.70 : 550,235.55 = 252,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,823.70/550,235.55 = 252,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,823.70x = 550,235.55 × 252,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,823.70x = 139,023,779,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,023,779,604.77/366,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,993.45

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