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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,930.55, 575,064.72 and 250,405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,930.55, 575,064.72 and 250,405.74 is: 375,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,930.55 : 575,064.72 = 250,405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,930.55/575,064.72 = 250,405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,930.55x = 575,064.72 × 250,405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,930.55x = 143,999,506,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,999,506,759.49/383,930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,066.55

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