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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,932.60, 550,398.90 and 260,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,932.60, 550,398.90 and 260,644.40 is: 390,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,932.60 : 550,398.90 = 260,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,932.60/550,398.90 = 260,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,932.60x = 550,398.90 × 260,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,932.60x = 143,458,391,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,458,391,051.16/366,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,966.60

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