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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,913.55, 550,370.33 and 240,614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,913.55, 550,370.33 and 240,614.30 is: 360,921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,913.55 : 550,370.33 = 240,614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,913.55/550,370.33 = 240,614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,913.55x = 550,370.33 × 240,614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,913.55x = 132,426,971,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,426,971,693.72/366,913.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,921.45

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