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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,805.20, 508,679.64 and 254,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,805.20, 508,679.64 and 254,122.16 is: 350,501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,805.20 : 508,679.64 = 254,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,805.20/508,679.64 = 254,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,805.20x = 508,679.64 × 254,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,805.20x = 129,266,768,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,266,768,864.82/368,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,501.48

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