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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,272.60, 576,063.30 and 251,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,272.60, 576,063.30 and 251,216.60 is: 376,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,272.60 : 576,063.30 = 251,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,272.60/576,063.30 = 251,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,272.60x = 576,063.30 × 251,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,272.60x = 144,716,663,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,716,663,610.78/384,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,598.97

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