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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,389.20, 577,997.40 and 253,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,389.20, 577,997.40 and 253,197.20 is: 379,739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,389.20 : 577,997.40 = 253,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,389.20/577,997.40 = 253,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,389.20x = 577,997.40 × 253,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,389.20x = 146,347,323,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,347,323,287.28/385,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,739.04

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