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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,952.60, 550,428.90 and 254,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,952.60, 550,428.90 and 254,978.20 is: 382,467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,952.60 : 550,428.90 = 254,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,952.60/550,428.90 = 254,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,952.60x = 550,428.90 × 254,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,952.60x = 140,347,370,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,347,370,149.98/366,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,467.30

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