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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,917.55, 550,376.33 and 242,258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,917.55, 550,376.33 and 242,258.55 is: 363,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,917.55 : 550,376.33 = 242,258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,917.55/550,376.33 = 242,258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,917.55x = 550,376.33 × 242,258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,917.55x = 133,333,370,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,333,370,448.83/366,917.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,387.83

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