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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,052.98, 541,468.54 and 249,450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,052.98, 541,468.54 and 249,450.37 is: 374,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,052.98 : 541,468.54 = 249,450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,052.98/541,468.54 = 249,450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,052.98x = 541,468.54 × 249,450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,052.98x = 135,069,527,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,069,527,646.36/361,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,098.91

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