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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,042.09, 524,229.60 and 250,981.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,042.09, 524,229.60 and 250,981.75 is: 346,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,042.09 : 524,229.60 = 250,981.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,042.09/524,229.60 = 250,981.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,042.09x = 524,229.60 × 250,981.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,042.09x = 131,572,059,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,572,059,788.65/380,042.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,203.92

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