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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,256.51, 529,113.21 and 254,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,256.51, 529,113.21 and 254,369.77 is: 351,175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,256.51 : 529,113.21 = 254,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,256.51/529,113.21 = 254,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,256.51x = 529,113.21 × 254,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,256.51x = 134,590,404,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,590,404,685.82/383,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,175.78

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