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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,525.60, 540,788.40 and 254,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,525.60, 540,788.40 and 254,237.40 is: 381,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,525.60 : 540,788.40 = 254,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,525.60/540,788.40 = 254,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,525.60x = 540,788.40 × 254,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,525.60x = 137,488,636,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,488,636,766.16/360,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,356.10

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