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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,949.52, 530,966.76 and 250,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,949.52, 530,966.76 and 250,994.96 is: 346,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,949.52 : 530,966.76 = 250,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,949.52/530,966.76 = 250,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,949.52x = 530,966.76 × 250,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,949.52x = 133,269,980,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,269,980,687.53/384,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,201.19

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