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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,238.40, 525,302.40 and 295,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,238.40, 525,302.40 and 295,251.20 is: 441,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,238.40 : 525,302.40 = 295,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,238.40/525,302.40 = 295,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,238.40x = 525,302.40 × 295,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,238.40x = 155,096,163,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,096,163,962.88/351,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,569.50

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