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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,427.80, 552,317.70 and 249,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,427.80, 552,317.70 and 249,714.20 is: 374,351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,427.80 : 552,317.70 = 249,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,427.80/552,317.70 = 249,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,427.80x = 552,317.70 × 249,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,427.80x = 137,921,572,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,921,572,601.34/368,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,351.70

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