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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,942.80, 550,414.20 and 242,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,942.80, 550,414.20 and 242,283.80 is: 363,425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942.80 : 550,414.20 = 242,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942.80/550,414.20 = 242,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942.80x = 550,414.20 × 242,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942.80x = 133,356,443,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,356,443,949.96/366,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,425.70

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