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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,847.20, 550,270.80 and 266,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,847.20, 550,270.80 and 266,463.90 is: 399,695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,847.20 : 550,270.80 = 266,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,847.20/550,270.80 = 266,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,847.20x = 550,270.80 × 266,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,847.20x = 146,627,303,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,627,303,424.12/366,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,695.85

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