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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,545.44, 550,985.26 and 255,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,545.44, 550,985.26 and 255,278.68 is: 382,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,545.44 : 550,985.26 = 255,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,545.44/550,985.26 = 255,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,545.44x = 550,985.26 × 255,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,545.44x = 140,654,789,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,654,789,872.26/367,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,686.80

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