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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,869.16, 574,622.76 and 250,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,869.16, 574,622.76 and 250,462.16 is: 374,922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,869.16 : 574,622.76 = 250,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,869.16/574,622.76 = 250,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,869.16x = 574,622.76 × 250,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,869.16x = 143,921,257,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,921,257,654.76/383,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,922.69

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