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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,874.32, 559,095.48 and 254,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,874.32, 559,095.48 and 254,688.48 is: 381,885.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,874.32 : 559,095.48 = 254,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,874.32/559,095.48 = 254,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,874.32x = 559,095.48 × 254,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,874.32x = 142,395,177,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,395,177,976.07/372,874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,885.18

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