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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,069.37, 544,511.56 and 257,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,069.37, 544,511.56 and 257,445.48 is: 386,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,069.37 : 544,511.56 = 257,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,069.37/544,511.56 = 257,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,069.37x = 544,511.56 × 257,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,069.37x = 140,182,039,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,182,039,929.75/363,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,102.63

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