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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,198.98, 571,076.72 and 254,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,198.98, 571,076.72 and 254,457.06 is: 381,203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,198.98 : 571,076.72 = 254,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,198.98/571,076.72 = 254,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,198.98x = 571,076.72 × 254,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,198.98x = 145,314,503,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,314,503,205.64/381,198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,203.81

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