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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,582.41, 550,411.34 and 240,823.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,582.41, 550,411.34 and 240,823.89 is: 360,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,582.41 : 550,411.34 = 240,823.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,582.41/550,411.34 = 240,823.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,582.41x = 550,411.34 × 240,823.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,582.41x = 132,552,198,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,552,198,794.79/367,582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,605.39

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