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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,217.40, 542,807.70 and 251,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,217.40, 542,807.70 and 251,279.80 is: 376,560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,217.40 : 542,807.70 = 251,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,217.40/542,807.70 = 251,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,217.40x = 542,807.70 × 251,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,217.40x = 136,396,610,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,396,610,294.46/362,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,560.07

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