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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,997.80, 509,996.70 and 251,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,997.80, 509,996.70 and 251,424.30 is: 377,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,997.80 : 509,996.70 = 251,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,997.80/509,996.70 = 251,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,997.80x = 509,996.70 × 251,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,997.80x = 128,225,563,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,225,563,299.81/339,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,136.45

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