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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,237.22, 526,934.88 and 252,959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,237.22, 526,934.88 and 252,959.13 is: 348,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,237.22 : 526,934.88 = 252,959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,237.22/526,934.88 = 252,959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,237.22x = 526,934.88 × 252,959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,237.22x = 133,292,988,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,292,988,085.37/382,237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,717.97

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