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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,927.55, 550,391.33 and 240,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,927.55, 550,391.33 and 240,628.30 is: 360,942.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927.55 : 550,391.33 = 240,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927.55/550,391.33 = 240,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927.55x = 550,391.33 × 240,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927.55x = 132,439,730,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,439,730,072.64/366,927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,942.45

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