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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,611.76, 499,884.56 and 254,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,611.76, 499,884.56 and 254,847.34 is: 351,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,611.76 : 499,884.56 = 254,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,611.76/499,884.56 = 254,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,611.76x = 499,884.56 × 254,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,611.76x = 127,394,250,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,394,250,756.96/362,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,324.10

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