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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.80, 550,459.20 and 247,398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.80, 550,459.20 and 247,398.58 is: 371,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.80 : 550,459.20 = 247,398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.80/550,459.20 = 247,398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.80x = 550,459.20 × 247,398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.80x = 136,182,824,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,182,824,427.94/366,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,097.87

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