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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,823.82, 505,983.89 and 264,998.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,823.82, 505,983.89 and 264,998.93 is: 365,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,823.82 : 505,983.89 = 264,998.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,823.82/505,983.89 = 264,998.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,823.82x = 505,983.89 × 264,998.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,823.82x = 134,085,185,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,085,185,592.32/366,823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,530.21

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