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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,653, 536,574.42 and 254,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,653, 536,574.42 and 254,750.28 is: 351,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,653 : 536,574.42 = 254,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,653/536,574.42 = 254,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,653x = 536,574.42 × 254,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,653x = 136,692,483,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,692,483,735.84/388,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,708.29

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