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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,711.60, 525,185.48 and 258,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,711.60, 525,185.48 and 258,162.54 is: 356,131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,711.60 : 525,185.48 = 258,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,711.60/525,185.48 = 258,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,711.60x = 525,185.48 × 258,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,711.60x = 135,583,217,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,583,217,487.92/380,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,131.04

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