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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,581.52, 529,095.48 and 254,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,581.52, 529,095.48 and 254,517.20 is: 351,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,581.52 : 529,095.48 = 254,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,581.52/529,095.48 = 254,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,581.52x = 529,095.48 × 254,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,581.52x = 134,663,900,102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,663,900,102.26/383,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,069.83

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