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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.60, 550,466.40 and 266,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.60, 550,466.40 and 266,667.20 is: 400,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.60 : 550,466.40 = 266,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.60/550,466.40 = 266,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.60x = 550,466.40 × 266,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.60x = 146,791,333,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,791,333,582.08/366,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,000.80

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