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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,709.94, 528,212.82 and 253,420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,709.94, 528,212.82 and 253,420.38 is: 349,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,709.94 : 528,212.82 = 253,420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,709.94/528,212.82 = 253,420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,709.94x = 528,212.82 × 253,420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,709.94x = 133,859,893,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,859,893,565.27/382,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,768.53

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