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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,652, 536,573.04 and 254,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,652, 536,573.04 and 254,749.28 is: 351,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,652 : 536,573.04 = 254,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,652/536,573.04 = 254,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,652x = 536,573.04 × 254,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,652x = 136,691,595,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,691,595,607.41/388,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,706.91

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