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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,968.10, 550,452.15 and 266,916.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,968.10, 550,452.15 and 266,916.90 is: 400,375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968.10 : 550,452.15 = 266,916.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968.10/550,452.15 = 266,916.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968.10x = 550,452.15 × 266,916.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968.10x = 146,924,981,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,924,981,476.34/366,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,375.35

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