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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,520.30, 552,780.45 and 250,422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,520.30, 552,780.45 and 250,422.30 is: 375,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,520.30 : 552,780.45 = 250,422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,520.30/552,780.45 = 250,422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,520.30x = 552,780.45 × 250,422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,520.30x = 138,428,551,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,428,551,684.04/368,520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,633.45

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