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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,957.10, 550,435.65 and 254,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,957.10, 550,435.65 and 254,982.70 is: 382,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,957.10 : 550,435.65 = 254,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,957.10/550,435.65 = 254,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,957.10x = 550,435.65 × 254,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,957.10x = 140,351,568,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,351,568,213.26/366,957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,474.05

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