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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,852.15, 550,278.23 and 247,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,852.15, 550,278.23 and 247,277.93 is: 370,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,852.15 : 550,278.23 = 247,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,852.15/550,278.23 = 247,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,852.15x = 550,278.23 × 247,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,852.15x = 136,071,657,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,071,657,650.68/366,852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,916.89

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