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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,961.91, 543,378.26 and 254,515.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,961.91, 543,378.26 and 254,515.29 is: 381,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,961.91 : 543,378.26 = 254,515.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,961.91/543,378.26 = 254,515.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,961.91x = 543,378.26 × 254,515.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,961.91x = 138,298,071,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,298,071,434.13/362,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,026.40

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