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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,264.67, 499,751.55 and 254,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,264.67, 499,751.55 and 254,893.91 is: 351,631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,264.67 : 499,751.55 = 254,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,264.67/499,751.55 = 254,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,264.67x = 499,751.55 × 254,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,264.67x = 127,383,624,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,383,624,109.30/362,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,631.38

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