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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,833.70, 550,250.55 and 252,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,833.70, 550,250.55 and 252,672.30 is: 379,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,833.70 : 550,250.55 = 252,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,833.70/550,250.55 = 252,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,833.70x = 550,250.55 × 252,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,833.70x = 139,033,072,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,033,072,044.77/366,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,008.45

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