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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,943.30, 550,414.95 and 242,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,943.30, 550,414.95 and 242,284.30 is: 363,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,943.30 : 550,414.95 = 242,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,943.30/550,414.95 = 242,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,943.30x = 550,414.95 × 242,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,943.30x = 133,356,900,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,356,900,870.29/366,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,426.45

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