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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,258.40, 525,332.40 and 295,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,258.40, 525,332.40 and 295,271.20 is: 441,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,258.40 : 525,332.40 = 295,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,258.40/525,332.40 = 295,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,258.40x = 525,332.40 × 295,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,258.40x = 155,115,528,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,115,528,146.88/351,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,599.48

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