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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,965.80, 550,448.70 and 240,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,965.80, 550,448.70 and 240,666.55 is: 360,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,965.80 : 550,448.70 = 240,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,965.80/550,448.70 = 240,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,965.80x = 550,448.70 × 240,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,965.80x = 132,474,589,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,474,589,580.99/366,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,999.83

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