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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,024.24, 550,259.27 and 240,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,024.24, 550,259.27 and 240,696.30 is: 360,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,024.24 : 550,259.27 = 240,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,024.24/550,259.27 = 240,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,024.24x = 550,259.27 × 240,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,024.24x = 132,445,370,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,445,370,329.70/367,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,862.73

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