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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,302.60, 576,108.30 and 251,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,302.60, 576,108.30 and 251,246.60 is: 376,643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,302.60 : 576,108.30 = 251,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,302.60/576,108.30 = 251,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,302.60x = 576,108.30 × 251,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,302.60x = 144,745,251,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,745,251,606.78/384,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,643.96

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