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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,520.78, 512,855.62 and 250,825.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,520.78, 512,855.62 and 250,825.55 is: 346,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,520.78 : 512,855.62 = 250,825.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,520.78/512,855.62 = 250,825.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,520.78x = 512,855.62 × 250,825.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,520.78x = 128,637,289,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,637,289,765.75/371,520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,245.21

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