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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,966.60, 550,449.90 and 266,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,966.60, 550,449.90 and 266,656.20 is: 399,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966.60 : 550,449.90 = 266,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966.60/550,449.90 = 266,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966.60x = 550,449.90 × 266,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966.60x = 146,780,878,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,780,878,624.38/366,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,984.30

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