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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,311.20, 516,466.80 and 250,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,311.20, 516,466.80 and 250,999.20 is: 376,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,311.20 : 516,466.80 = 250,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,311.20/516,466.80 = 250,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,311.20x = 516,466.80 × 250,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,311.20x = 129,632,753,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,632,753,626.56/344,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,498.80

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