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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,339.83, 501,089.91 and 254,388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,339.83, 501,089.91 and 254,388.35 is: 350,832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,339.83 : 501,089.91 = 254,388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,339.83/501,089.91 = 254,388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,339.83x = 501,089.91 × 254,388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,339.83x = 127,471,435,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,471,435,406.55/363,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,832.54

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