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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,936.60, 550,404.90 and 254,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,936.60, 550,404.90 and 254,962.20 is: 382,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,936.60 : 550,404.90 = 254,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,936.60/550,404.90 = 254,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,936.60x = 550,404.90 × 254,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,936.60x = 140,332,444,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,332,444,194.78/366,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,443.30

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