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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,040.80, 550,561.20 and 242,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,040.80, 550,561.20 and 242,381.80 is: 363,572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,040.80 : 550,561.20 = 242,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,040.80/550,561.20 = 242,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,040.80x = 550,561.20 × 242,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,040.80x = 133,446,014,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,446,014,666.16/367,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,572.70

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