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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,816.52, 552,063.24 and 254,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,816.52, 552,063.24 and 254,294.40 is: 380,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,816.52 : 552,063.24 = 254,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,816.52/552,063.24 = 254,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,816.52x = 552,063.24 × 254,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,816.52x = 140,386,590,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,386,590,377.86/368,816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,640.73

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