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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,617.50, 499,892.46 and 254,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,617.50, 499,892.46 and 254,853.06 is: 351,331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,617.50 : 499,892.46 = 254,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,617.50/499,892.46 = 254,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,617.50x = 499,892.46 × 254,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,617.50x = 127,399,123,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,399,123,101.93/362,617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,331.98

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