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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,240.48, 429,710.49 and 254,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,240.48, 429,710.49 and 254,016.50 is: 350,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,240.48 : 429,710.49 = 254,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,240.48/429,710.49 = 254,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,240.48x = 429,710.49 × 254,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,240.48x = 109,153,554,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,153,554,683.09/311,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,704.88

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