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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,977.60, 544,466.40 and 251,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,977.60, 544,466.40 and 251,003.20 is: 376,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,977.60 : 544,466.40 = 251,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,977.60/544,466.40 = 251,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,977.60x = 544,466.40 × 251,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,977.60x = 136,662,808,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,662,808,692.48/362,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,504.80

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