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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,932.10, 550,398.15 and 254,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,932.10, 550,398.15 and 254,957.70 is: 382,436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,932.10 : 550,398.15 = 254,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,932.10/550,398.15 = 254,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,932.10x = 550,398.15 × 254,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,932.10x = 140,328,246,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,328,246,408.26/366,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,436.55

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