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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,832.35, 583,697.18 and 254,561.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,832.35, 583,697.18 and 254,561.34 is: 381,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,832.35 : 583,697.18 = 254,561.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,832.35/583,697.18 = 254,561.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,832.35x = 583,697.18 × 254,561.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,832.35x = 148,586,736,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,586,736,931.43/389,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,155.48

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