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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,294.69, 537,534.38 and 257,209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,294.69, 537,534.38 and 257,209.93 is: 385,881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,294.69 : 537,534.38 = 257,209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,294.69/537,534.38 = 257,209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,294.69x = 537,534.38 × 257,209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,294.69x = 138,259,180,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,259,180,252.39/358,294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,881.19

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