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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,845.81, 543,288.35 and 258,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,845.81, 543,288.35 and 258,098.72 is: 356,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,845.81 : 543,288.35 = 258,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,845.81/543,288.35 = 258,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,845.81x = 543,288.35 × 258,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,845.81x = 140,222,025,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,222,025,654.72/393,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,032.80

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