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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,237.67, 499,714.31 and 254,866.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,237.67, 499,714.31 and 254,866.91 is: 351,594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,237.67 : 499,714.31 = 254,866.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,237.67/499,714.31 = 254,866.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,237.67x = 499,714.31 × 254,866.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,237.67x = 127,360,640,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,360,640,211.08/362,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,594.13

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