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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,868.16, 574,621.26 and 250,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,868.16, 574,621.26 and 250,461.16 is: 374,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,868.16 : 574,621.26 = 250,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,868.16/574,621.26 = 250,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,868.16x = 574,621.26 × 250,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,868.16x = 143,920,307,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,920,307,340.26/383,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,921.19

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