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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,838.60, 550,257.90 and 260,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,838.60, 550,257.90 and 260,550.40 is: 390,825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,838.60 : 550,257.90 = 260,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,838.60/550,257.90 = 260,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,838.60x = 550,257.90 × 260,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,838.60x = 143,369,915,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,369,915,948.16/366,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,825.60

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