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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,948.80, 550,423.20 and 242,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,948.80, 550,423.20 and 242,289.80 is: 363,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,948.80 : 550,423.20 = 242,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,948.80/550,423.20 = 242,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,948.80x = 550,423.20 × 242,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,948.80x = 133,361,927,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,361,927,043.36/366,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,434.70

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