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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,936.55, 550,404.83 and 240,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,936.55, 550,404.83 and 240,637.30 is: 360,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,936.55 : 550,404.83 = 240,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,936.55/550,404.83 = 240,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,936.55x = 550,404.83 × 240,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,936.55x = 132,447,932,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,447,932,198.16/366,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,955.95

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