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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,234.69, 543,443.75 and 255,826.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,234.69, 543,443.75 and 255,826.50 is: 383,804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,234.69 : 543,443.75 = 255,826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,234.69/543,443.75 = 255,826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,234.69x = 543,443.75 × 255,826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,234.69x = 139,027,311,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,027,311,230.24/362,234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,804.53

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