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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,290.27, 507,951.84 and 252,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,290.27, 507,951.84 and 252,072.62 is: 347,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,290.27 : 507,951.84 = 252,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,290.27/507,951.84 = 252,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,290.27x = 507,951.84 × 252,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,290.27x = 128,040,751,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,040,751,142.62/368,290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,662.60

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