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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,332.68, 565,999.01 and 258,644.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,332.68, 565,999.01 and 258,644.19 is: 387,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,332.68 : 565,999.01 = 258,644.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,332.68/565,999.01 = 258,644.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,332.68x = 565,999.01 × 258,644.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,332.68x = 146,392,354,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,392,354,189.03/377,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,966.27

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