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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,227.52, 565,489.74 and 258,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,227.52, 565,489.74 and 258,954.56 is: 388,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,227.52 : 565,489.74 = 258,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,227.52/565,489.74 = 258,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,227.52x = 565,489.74 × 258,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,227.52x = 146,436,146,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,436,146,806.21/377,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,190.52

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