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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,843.67, 549,988.21 and 240,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,843.67, 549,988.21 and 240,515.70 is: 360,591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,843.67 : 549,988.21 = 240,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,843.67/549,988.21 = 240,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,843.67x = 549,988.21 × 240,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,843.67x = 132,280,797,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,280,797,558.09/366,843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,591.74

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