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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,981.60, 550,472.40 and 255,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,981.60, 550,472.40 and 255,007.20 is: 382,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,981.60 : 550,472.40 = 255,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,981.60/550,472.40 = 255,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,981.60x = 550,472.40 × 255,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,981.60x = 140,374,425,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,374,425,401.28/366,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,510.80

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