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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,922.60, 550,383.90 and 266,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,922.60, 550,383.90 and 266,871.40 is: 400,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,922.60 : 550,383.90 = 266,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,922.60/550,383.90 = 266,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,922.60x = 550,383.90 × 266,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,922.60x = 146,881,721,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,881,721,930.46/366,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,307.10

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