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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,966.70, 550,450.05 and 254,992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,966.70, 550,450.05 and 254,992.30 is: 382,488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966.70 : 550,450.05 = 254,992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966.70/550,450.05 = 254,992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966.70x = 550,450.05 × 254,992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966.70x = 140,360,524,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,360,524,284.62/366,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,488.45

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