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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,755.83, 535,179.83 and 251,598.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,755.83, 535,179.83 and 251,598.67 is: 347,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,755.83 : 535,179.83 = 251,598.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,755.83/535,179.83 = 251,598.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,755.83x = 535,179.83 × 251,598.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,755.83x = 134,650,533,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,650,533,438.83/387,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,255.99

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