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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,829.60, 550,244.40 and 260,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,829.60, 550,244.40 and 260,541.40 is: 390,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,829.60 : 550,244.40 = 260,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,829.60/550,244.40 = 260,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,829.60x = 550,244.40 × 260,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,829.60x = 143,361,446,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,361,446,318.16/366,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,812.10

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