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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,844.67, 549,989.71 and 240,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,844.67, 549,989.71 and 240,516.70 is: 360,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,844.67 : 549,989.71 = 240,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,844.67/549,989.71 = 240,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,844.67x = 549,989.71 × 240,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,844.67x = 132,281,710,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,281,710,083.16/366,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,593.25

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