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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,910.65, 550,365.98 and 260,622.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,910.65, 550,365.98 and 260,622.45 is: 390,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,910.65 : 550,365.98 = 260,622.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,910.65/550,365.98 = 260,622.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,910.65x = 550,365.98 × 260,622.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,910.65x = 143,437,728,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,437,728,801.14/366,910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,933.68

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