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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,802.14, 553,712.79 and 254,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,802.14, 553,712.79 and 254,682.26 is: 382,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,802.14 : 553,712.79 = 254,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,802.14/553,712.79 = 254,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,802.14x = 553,712.79 × 254,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,802.14x = 141,020,824,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,020,824,748.11/368,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,375.29

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