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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,801.64, 553,712.04 and 254,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,801.64, 553,712.04 and 254,681.76 is: 382,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,801.64 : 553,712.04 = 254,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,801.64/553,712.04 = 254,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,801.64x = 553,712.04 × 254,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,801.64x = 141,020,356,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,020,356,880.39/368,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,374.54

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