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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,559.04, 498,655.68 and 254,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,559.04, 498,655.68 and 254,483.52 is: 350,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,559.04 : 498,655.68 = 254,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,559.04/498,655.68 = 254,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,559.04x = 498,655.68 × 254,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,559.04x = 126,899,652,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,899,652,714.39/361,559.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,979.06

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