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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,336.08, 527,770.08 and 254,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,336.08, 527,770.08 and 254,965.20 is: 351,949.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,336.08 : 527,770.08 = 254,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,336.08/527,770.08 = 254,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,336.08x = 527,770.08 × 254,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,336.08x = 134,563,004,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,563,004,001.22/382,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,949.53

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