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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,009.40, 493,514.10 and 250,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,009.40, 493,514.10 and 250,277.40 is: 375,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,009.40 : 493,514.10 = 250,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,009.40/493,514.10 = 250,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,009.40x = 493,514.10 × 250,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,009.40x = 123,515,425,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,515,425,811.34/329,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,416.10

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