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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,801.12, 491,304.72 and 254,138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,801.12, 491,304.72 and 254,138.42 is: 350,924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,801.12 : 491,304.72 = 254,138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,801.12/491,304.72 = 254,138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,801.12x = 491,304.72 × 254,138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,801.12x = 124,859,407,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,859,407,460.62/355,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,924.72

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