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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,278.82, 536,869.14 and 253,263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,278.82, 536,869.14 and 253,263.08 is: 349,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,278.82 : 536,869.14 = 253,263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,278.82/536,869.14 = 253,263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,278.82x = 536,869.14 × 253,263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,278.82x = 135,969,131,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,969,131,953.35/389,278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,284.69

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