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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,845.18, 549,990.47 and 240,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,845.18, 549,990.47 and 240,517.20 is: 360,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,845.18 : 549,990.47 = 240,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,845.18/549,990.47 = 240,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,845.18x = 549,990.47 × 240,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,845.18x = 132,282,166,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,282,166,668.50/366,845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,593.99

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