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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,114.59, 543,966.66 and 258,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,114.59, 543,966.66 and 258,069.52 is: 356,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,114.59 : 543,966.66 = 258,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,114.59/543,966.66 = 258,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,114.59x = 543,966.66 × 258,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,114.59x = 140,381,214,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,381,214,842.20/394,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,193.91

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