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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,710.75, 524,431.35 and 258,642.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,710.75, 524,431.35 and 258,642.09 is: 357,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,710.75 : 524,431.35 = 258,642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,710.75/524,431.35 = 258,642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,710.75x = 524,431.35 × 258,642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,710.75x = 135,640,020,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,640,020,425.52/379,710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,219.33

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