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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,950.90, 550,426.35 and 260,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,950.90, 550,426.35 and 260,662.70 is: 390,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,950.90 : 550,426.35 = 260,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,950.90/550,426.35 = 260,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,950.90x = 550,426.35 × 260,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,950.90x = 143,475,618,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,475,618,542.15/366,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,994.05

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