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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,937.60, 544,406.40 and 250,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,937.60, 544,406.40 and 250,963.20 is: 376,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,937.60 : 544,406.40 = 250,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,937.60/544,406.40 = 250,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,937.60x = 544,406.40 × 250,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,937.60x = 136,625,972,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,625,972,244.48/362,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,444.80

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