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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,460.60, 543,690.90 and 250,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,460.60, 543,690.90 and 250,486.20 is: 375,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,460.60 : 543,690.90 = 250,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,460.60/543,690.90 = 250,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,460.60x = 543,690.90 × 250,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,460.60x = 136,187,067,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,187,067,515.58/362,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,729.30

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