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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,955.20, 550,432.80 and 254,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,955.20, 550,432.80 and 254,980.80 is: 382,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955.20 : 550,432.80 = 254,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955.20/550,432.80 = 254,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955.20x = 550,432.80 × 254,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955.20x = 140,349,795,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,349,795,690.24/366,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,471.20

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