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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,968.60, 550,452.90 and 266,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,968.60, 550,452.90 and 266,658.20 is: 399,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968.60 : 550,452.90 = 266,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968.60/550,452.90 = 266,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968.60x = 550,452.90 × 266,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968.60x = 146,782,779,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782,779,498.78/366,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,987.30

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