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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,911.55, 550,367.33 and 240,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,911.55, 550,367.33 and 240,612.30 is: 360,918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,911.55 : 550,367.33 = 240,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,911.55/550,367.33 = 240,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,911.55x = 550,367.33 × 240,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,911.55x = 132,425,147,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,425,147,913.10/366,911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,918.45

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