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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.60, 550,443.90 and 254,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.60, 550,443.90 and 254,988.20 is: 382,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.60 : 550,443.90 = 254,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.60/550,443.90 = 254,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.60x = 550,443.90 × 254,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.60x = 140,356,699,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,356,699,261.98/366,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,482.30

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