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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,660.32, 576,990.72 and 251,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,660.32, 576,990.72 and 251,652.32 is: 377,478.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,660.32 : 576,990.72 = 251,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,660.32/576,990.72 = 251,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,660.32x = 576,990.72 × 251,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,660.32x = 145,201,053,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,201,053,306.47/384,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,478.64

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