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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,807.70, 544,211.55 and 250,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,807.70, 544,211.55 and 250,833.30 is: 376,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,807.70 : 544,211.55 = 250,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,807.70/544,211.55 = 250,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,807.70x = 544,211.55 × 250,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,807.70x = 136,506,378,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,506,378,984.62/362,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,249.95

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