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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,960.10, 550,440.15 and 254,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,960.10, 550,440.15 and 254,985.70 is: 382,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,960.10 : 550,440.15 = 254,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,960.10/550,440.15 = 254,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,960.10x = 550,440.15 × 254,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,960.10x = 140,354,366,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,354,366,955.86/366,960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,478.55

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