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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,955.60, 550,433.40 and 254,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,955.60, 550,433.40 and 254,981.20 is: 382,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955.60 : 550,433.40 = 254,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955.60/550,433.40 = 254,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955.60x = 550,433.40 × 254,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955.60x = 140,350,168,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350,168,852.08/366,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,471.80

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