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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,921.20, 550,381.80 and 254,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,921.20, 550,381.80 and 254,946.80 is: 382,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,921.20 : 550,381.80 = 254,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,921.20/550,381.80 = 254,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,921.20x = 550,381.80 × 254,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,921.20x = 140,318,078,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,318,078,688.24/366,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,420.20

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