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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,948.70, 550,423.05 and 254,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,948.70, 550,423.05 and 254,974.30 is: 382,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,948.70 : 550,423.05 = 254,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,948.70/550,423.05 = 254,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,948.70x = 550,423.05 × 254,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,948.70x = 140,343,731,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,343,731,877.62/366,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,461.45

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