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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,330.87, 538,805.24 and 254,397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,330.87, 538,805.24 and 254,397.88 is: 351,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,330.87 : 538,805.24 = 254,397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,330.87/538,805.24 = 254,397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,330.87x = 538,805.24 × 254,397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,330.87x = 137,070,910,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,070,910,788.89/390,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,165.95

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