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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,521.64, 512,856.83 and 250,826.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,521.64, 512,856.83 and 250,826.42 is: 346,246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,521.64 : 512,856.83 = 250,826.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,521.64/512,856.83 = 250,826.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,521.64x = 512,856.83 × 250,826.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,521.64x = 128,638,041,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,638,041,387.32/371,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,246.43

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