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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,707.60, 525,179.96 and 258,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,707.60, 525,179.96 and 258,158.54 is: 356,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,707.60 : 525,179.96 = 258,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,707.60/525,179.96 = 258,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,707.60x = 525,179.96 × 258,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,707.60x = 135,579,691,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,579,691,710.86/380,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,125.52

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