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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,857.70, 550,286.55 and 252,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,857.70, 550,286.55 and 252,696.30 is: 379,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,857.70 : 550,286.55 = 252,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,857.70/550,286.55 = 252,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,857.70x = 550,286.55 × 252,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,857.70x = 139,055,375,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,055,375,124.77/366,857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,044.45

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