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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,027.46, 508,263.44 and 253,603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,027.46, 508,263.44 and 253,603.62 is: 350,238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,027.46 : 508,263.44 = 253,603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,027.46/508,263.44 = 253,603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,027.46x = 508,263.44 × 253,603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,027.46x = 128,897,447,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,897,447,029.64/368,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,238.67

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