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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,906.30, 550,359.45 and 240,607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,906.30, 550,359.45 and 240,607.05 is: 360,910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,906.30 : 550,359.45 = 240,607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,906.30/550,359.45 = 240,607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,906.30x = 550,359.45 × 240,607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,906.30x = 132,420,363,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,420,363,704.12/366,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,910.58

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