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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,281.79, 544,651.07 and 250,640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,281.79, 544,651.07 and 250,640.51 is: 375,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,281.79 : 544,651.07 = 250,640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,281.79/544,651.07 = 250,640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,281.79x = 544,651.07 × 250,640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,281.79x = 136,511,617,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,511,617,980.39/363,281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,773.36

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