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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,961.95, 550,442.93 and 254,987.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,961.95, 550,442.93 and 254,987.55 is: 382,481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961.95 : 550,442.93 = 254,987.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961.95/550,442.93 = 254,987.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961.95x = 550,442.93 × 254,987.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961.95x = 140,356,092,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,356,092,860.58/366,961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,481.33

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