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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,935.70, 550,403.55 and 254,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,935.70, 550,403.55 and 254,961.30 is: 382,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,935.70 : 550,403.55 = 254,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,935.70/550,403.55 = 254,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,935.70x = 550,403.55 × 254,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,935.70x = 140,331,604,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,331,604,632.62/366,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,441.95

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