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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,966.60, 550,449.90 and 254,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,966.60, 550,449.90 and 254,992.20 is: 382,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966.60 : 550,449.90 = 254,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966.60/550,449.90 = 254,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966.60x = 550,449.90 × 254,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966.60x = 140,360,430,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,360,430,990.78/366,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,488.30

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