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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,594.22, 550,428.68 and 240,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,594.22, 550,428.68 and 240,835.70 is: 360,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,594.22 : 550,428.68 = 240,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,594.22/550,428.68 = 240,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,594.22x = 550,428.68 × 240,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,594.22x = 132,562,874,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,562,874,297.82/367,594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,622.85

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