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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,988.03, 541,793.09 and 250,257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,988.03, 541,793.09 and 250,257.79 is: 375,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,988.03 : 541,793.09 = 250,257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,988.03/541,793.09 = 250,257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,988.03x = 541,793.09 × 250,257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,988.03x = 135,587,940,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,587,940,089.38/360,988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,602.32

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