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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,911.05, 550,366.58 and 240,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,911.05, 550,366.58 and 240,611.80 is: 360,917.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,911.05 : 550,366.58 = 240,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,911.05/550,366.58 = 240,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,911.05x = 550,366.58 × 240,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,911.05x = 132,424,693,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,424,693,473.64/366,911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,917.70

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