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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,961.35, 550,442.03 and 254,986.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,961.35, 550,442.03 and 254,986.95 is: 382,480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961.35 : 550,442.03 = 254,986.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961.35/550,442.03 = 254,986.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961.35x = 550,442.03 × 254,986.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961.35x = 140,355,533,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,355,533,106.57/366,961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,480.43

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