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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,868.60, 532,302.90 and 255,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,868.60, 532,302.90 and 255,724.60 is: 383,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,868.60 : 532,302.90 = 255,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,868.60/532,302.90 = 255,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,868.60x = 532,302.90 × 255,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,868.60x = 136,122,946,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,122,946,181.34/354,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,586.90

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