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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,983.60, 550,475.40 and 255,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,983.60, 550,475.40 and 255,009.20 is: 382,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,983.60 : 550,475.40 = 255,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,983.60/550,475.40 = 255,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,983.60x = 550,475.40 × 255,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,983.60x = 140,376,291,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,376,291,373.68/366,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,513.80

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