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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,041.59, 524,228.91 and 250,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,041.59, 524,228.91 and 250,981.25 is: 346,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,041.59 : 524,228.91 = 250,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,041.59/524,228.91 = 250,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,041.59x = 524,228.91 × 250,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,041.59x = 131,571,624,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,571,624,496.79/380,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,203.23

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