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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,945.30, 550,417.95 and 242,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,945.30, 550,417.95 and 242,286.30 is: 363,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,945.30 : 550,417.95 = 242,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,945.30/550,417.95 = 242,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,945.30x = 550,417.95 × 242,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,945.30x = 133,358,728,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,358,728,559.09/366,945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,429.45

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