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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.45, 550,443.68 and 254,988.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.45, 550,443.68 and 254,988.05 is: 382,482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.45 : 550,443.68 = 254,988.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.45/550,443.68 = 254,988.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.45x = 550,443.68 × 254,988.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.45x = 140,356,560,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,356,560,598.02/366,962.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,482.08

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