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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,225.52, 565,486.74 and 258,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,225.52, 565,486.74 and 258,952.56 is: 388,187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,225.52 : 565,486.74 = 258,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,225.52/565,486.74 = 258,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,225.52x = 565,486.74 × 258,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,225.52x = 146,434,238,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,434,238,969.05/377,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,187.52

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