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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,963.10, 550,444.65 and 254,988.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,963.10, 550,444.65 and 254,988.70 is: 382,483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,963.10 : 550,444.65 = 254,988.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,963.10/550,444.65 = 254,988.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,963.10x = 550,444.65 × 254,988.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,963.10x = 140,357,165,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,357,165,725.46/366,963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,483.05

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