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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,954.50, 503,859.58 and 250,421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,954.50, 503,859.58 and 250,421.32 is: 345,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,954.50 : 503,859.58 = 250,421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,954.50/503,859.58 = 250,421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,954.50x = 503,859.58 × 250,421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,954.50x = 126,177,181,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,177,181,118.25/364,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,734.01

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