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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,611.28, 527,636.64 and 253,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,611.28, 527,636.64 and 253,344.64 is: 349,372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,611.28 : 527,636.64 = 253,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,611.28/527,636.64 = 253,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,611.28x = 527,636.64 × 253,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,611.28x = 133,673,914,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,673,914,611.61/382,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,372.64

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