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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,349.84, 561,612.18 and 263,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,349.84, 561,612.18 and 263,248.86 is: 393,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,349.84 : 561,612.18 = 263,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,349.84/561,612.18 = 263,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,349.84x = 561,612.18 × 263,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,349.84x = 147,843,766,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,843,766,147.12/375,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,882.59

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