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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,044.60, 524,233.04 and 250,984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,044.60, 524,233.04 and 250,984.26 is: 346,207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,044.60 : 524,233.04 = 250,984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,044.60/524,233.04 = 250,984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,044.60x = 524,233.04 × 250,984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,044.60x = 131,574,240,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574,240,357.03/380,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,207.37

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