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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,014.66, 570,400.87 and 254,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,014.66, 570,400.87 and 254,340.72 is: 380,762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,014.66 : 570,400.87 = 254,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,014.66/570,400.87 = 254,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,014.66x = 570,400.87 × 254,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,014.66x = 145,076,166,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,076,166,692.72/381,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,762.69

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