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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,969.60, 550,454.40 and 266,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,969.60, 550,454.40 and 266,659.20 is: 399,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,969.60 : 550,454.40 = 266,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,969.60/550,454.40 = 266,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,969.60x = 550,454.40 × 266,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,969.60x = 146,783,729,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,783,729,940.48/366,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,988.80

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