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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,951.80, 550,427.70 and 240,652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,951.80, 550,427.70 and 240,652.55 is: 360,978.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951.80 : 550,427.70 = 240,652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951.80/550,427.70 = 240,652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951.80x = 550,427.70 × 240,652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951.80x = 132,461,829,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,461,829,595.64/366,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,978.83

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