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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,916.05, 550,374.08 and 240,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,916.05, 550,374.08 and 240,616.80 is: 360,925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916.05 : 550,374.08 = 240,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916.05/550,374.08 = 240,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916.05x = 550,374.08 × 240,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916.05x = 132,429,248,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,429,248,729.46/366,916.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,925.20

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