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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,961.60, 550,442.40 and 254,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,961.60, 550,442.40 and 254,987.20 is: 382,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961.60 : 550,442.40 = 254,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961.60/550,442.40 = 254,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961.60x = 550,442.40 × 254,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961.60x = 140,355,766,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,355,766,337.28/366,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,480.80

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