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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,513.62, 544,275.81 and 251,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,513.62, 544,275.81 and 251,248.02 is: 346,624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,513.62 : 544,275.81 = 251,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,513.62/544,275.81 = 251,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,513.62x = 544,275.81 × 251,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,513.62x = 136,748,219,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,748,219,596.40/394,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,624.84

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