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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,225.60, 544,838.40 and 251,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,225.60, 544,838.40 and 251,251.20 is: 376,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,225.60 : 544,838.40 = 251,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,225.60/544,838.40 = 251,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,225.60x = 544,838.40 × 251,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,225.60x = 136,891,301,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,891,301,806.08/363,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,876.80

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