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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 240,648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 240,648.30 is: 360,972.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.55 : 550,421.33 = 240,648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.55/550,421.33 = 240,648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.55x = 550,421.33 × 240,648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.55x = 132,457,956,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,457,956,145.00/366,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,972.45

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