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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,320.08, 537,480.12 and 254,393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,320.08, 537,480.12 and 254,393.84 is: 381,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,320.08 : 537,480.12 = 254,393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,320.08/537,480.12 = 254,393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,320.08x = 537,480.12 × 254,393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,320.08x = 136,731,631,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,731,631,650.46/358,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,590.76

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