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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,337.83, 501,087.15 and 254,386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,337.83, 501,087.15 and 254,386.35 is: 350,829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,337.83 : 501,087.15 = 254,386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,337.83/501,087.15 = 254,386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,337.83x = 501,087.15 × 254,386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,337.83x = 127,469,731,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,469,731,120.40/363,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,829.78

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