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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,397.20, 550,512.60 and 242,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,397.20, 550,512.60 and 242,592.40 is: 363,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,397.20 : 550,512.60 = 242,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,397.20/550,512.60 = 242,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,397.20x = 550,512.60 × 242,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,397.20x = 133,550,172,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,550,172,864.24/367,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,503.51

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