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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,953.60, 550,430.40 and 266,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,953.60, 550,430.40 and 266,902.40 is: 400,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,953.60 : 550,430.40 = 266,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,953.60/550,430.40 = 266,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,953.60x = 550,430.40 × 266,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,953.60x = 146,911,194,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,911,194,792.96/366,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,353.60

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