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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,547.80, 387,821.70 and 254,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,547.80, 387,821.70 and 254,611.20 is: 381,916.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,547.80 : 387,821.70 = 254,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,547.80/387,821.70 = 254,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,547.80x = 387,821.70 × 254,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,547.80x = 98,743,748,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743,748,423.04/258,547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,916.80

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