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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.35, 550,443.53 and 254,987.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.35, 550,443.53 and 254,987.95 is: 382,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.35 : 550,443.53 = 254,987.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.35/550,443.53 = 254,987.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.35x = 550,443.53 × 254,987.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.35x = 140,356,467,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,356,467,305.46/366,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,481.93

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