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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,849.72, 534,969.48 and 251,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,849.72, 534,969.48 and 251,640.32 is: 347,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,849.72 : 534,969.48 = 251,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,849.72/534,969.48 = 251,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,849.72x = 534,969.48 × 251,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,849.72x = 134,619,891,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,619,891,137.43/387,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,092.92

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