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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,589.04, 485,967.06 and 254,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,589.04, 485,967.06 and 254,553.12 is: 350,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,589.04 : 485,967.06 = 254,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,589.04/485,967.06 = 254,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,589.04x = 485,967.06 × 254,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,589.04x = 123,704,431,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,704,431,340.23/352,589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,845.93

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