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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,971.10, 550,456.65 and 254,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,971.10, 550,456.65 and 254,996.70 is: 382,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,971.10 : 550,456.65 = 254,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,971.10/550,456.65 = 254,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,971.10x = 550,456.65 × 254,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,971.10x = 140,364,629,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,364,629,243.06/366,971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,495.05

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