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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,749.44, 575,818.56 and 258,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,749.44, 575,818.56 and 258,828 is: 388,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,749.44 : 575,818.56 = 258,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,749.44/575,818.56 = 258,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,749.44x = 575,818.56 × 258,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,749.44x = 149,037,966,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,037,966,247.68/383,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,373.12

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