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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,853.20, 550,279.80 and 252,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,853.20, 550,279.80 and 252,691.80 is: 379,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,853.20 : 550,279.80 = 252,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,853.20/550,279.80 = 252,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,853.20x = 550,279.80 × 252,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,853.20x = 139,051,193,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,051,193,165.64/366,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,037.70

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