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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,945.55, 550,418.33 and 240,646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,945.55, 550,418.33 and 240,646.30 is: 360,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,945.55 : 550,418.33 = 240,646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,945.55/550,418.33 = 240,646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,945.55x = 550,418.33 × 240,646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,945.55x = 132,456,134,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,456,134,566.68/366,945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,969.45

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