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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,605.36, 430,794.56 and 254,517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,605.36, 430,794.56 and 254,517.53 is: 379,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,605.36 : 430,794.56 = 254,517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,605.36/430,794.56 = 254,517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,605.36x = 430,794.56 × 254,517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,605.36x = 109,644,765,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,644,765,830.96/288,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,912.43

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