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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,843.99, 543,285.86 and 258,096.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,843.99, 543,285.86 and 258,096.90 is: 356,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,843.99 : 543,285.86 = 258,096.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,843.99/543,285.86 = 258,096.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,843.99x = 543,285.86 × 258,096.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,843.99x = 140,220,396,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,220,396,279.83/393,843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,030.31

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