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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,632.51, 399,550.83 and 251,338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,632.51, 399,550.83 and 251,338.31 is: 346,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,632.51 : 399,550.83 = 251,338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,632.51/399,550.83 = 251,338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,632.51x = 399,550.83 × 251,338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,632.51x = 100,422,428,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,422,428,373.54/289,632.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,723.61

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