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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,958.20, 550,437.30 and 254,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,958.20, 550,437.30 and 254,983.80 is: 382,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958.20 : 550,437.30 = 254,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958.20/550,437.30 = 254,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958.20x = 550,437.30 × 254,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958.20x = 140,352,594,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,352,594,415.74/366,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,475.70

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