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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,453.60, 545,180.40 and 251,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,453.60, 545,180.40 and 251,479.20 is: 377,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,453.60 : 545,180.40 = 251,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,453.60/545,180.40 = 251,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,453.60x = 545,180.40 × 251,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,453.60x = 137,101,530,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,101,530,847.68/363,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,218.80

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