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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,023.80, 538,869.30 and 255,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,023.80, 538,869.30 and 255,047.80 is: 381,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,023.80 : 538,869.30 = 255,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,023.80/538,869.30 = 255,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,023.80x = 538,869.30 × 255,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,023.80x = 137,437,429,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,437,429,452.54/360,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,745.40

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