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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,955.78, 549,902.47 and 252,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,955.78, 549,902.47 and 252,986.62 is: 379,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955.78 : 549,902.47 = 252,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955.78/549,902.47 = 252,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955.78x = 549,902.47 × 252,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955.78x = 139,117,967,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,117,967,214.95/366,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,113.71

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