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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,946.70, 550,420.05 and 254,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,946.70, 550,420.05 and 254,972.30 is: 382,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946.70 : 550,420.05 = 254,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946.70/550,420.05 = 254,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946.70x = 550,420.05 × 254,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946.70x = 140,341,866,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341,866,114.62/366,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,458.45

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