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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,511.62, 544,273.05 and 251,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,511.62, 544,273.05 and 251,246.02 is: 346,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,511.62 : 544,273.05 = 251,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,511.62/544,273.05 = 251,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,511.62x = 544,273.05 × 251,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,511.62x = 136,746,437,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,746,437,605.76/394,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,622.08

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