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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,961.24, 526,922.22 and 254,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,961.24, 526,922.22 and 254,473.72 is: 351,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,961.24 : 526,922.22 = 254,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,961.24/526,922.22 = 254,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,961.24x = 526,922.22 × 254,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,961.24x = 134,087,857,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,087,857,474.06/381,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,050.95

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