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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,294.61, 525,441.72 and 250,649.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,294.61, 525,441.72 and 250,649.43 is: 375,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,294.61 : 525,441.72 = 250,649.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,294.61/525,441.72 = 250,649.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,294.61x = 525,441.72 × 250,649.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,294.61x = 131,701,667,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,701,667,616.22/350,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,974.01

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