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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,029.24, 550,266.76 and 240,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,029.24, 550,266.76 and 240,701.30 is: 360,870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,029.24 : 550,266.76 = 240,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,029.24/550,266.76 = 240,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,029.24x = 550,266.76 × 240,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,029.24x = 132,449,924,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,449,924,478.79/367,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,870.23

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