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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,276.59, 531,449.23 and 254,455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,276.59, 531,449.23 and 254,455.04 is: 350,994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,276.59 : 531,449.23 = 254,455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,276.59/531,449.23 = 254,455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,276.59x = 531,449.23 × 254,455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,276.59x = 135,229,935,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,229,935,077.62/385,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,994.42

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