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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,045.10, 524,233.74 and 250,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,045.10, 524,233.74 and 250,984.76 is: 346,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,045.10 : 524,233.74 = 250,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,045.10/524,233.74 = 250,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,045.10x = 524,233.74 × 250,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,045.10x = 131,574,679,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574,679,417.80/380,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,208.07

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