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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,033.60, 550,550.40 and 260,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,033.60, 550,550.40 and 260,745.40 is: 391,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,033.60 : 550,550.40 = 260,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,033.60/550,550.40 = 260,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,033.60x = 550,550.40 × 260,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,033.60x = 143,553,484,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,553,484,268.16/367,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,118.10

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