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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,514.62, 544,277.19 and 251,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,514.62, 544,277.19 and 251,249.02 is: 346,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,514.62 : 544,277.19 = 251,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,514.62/544,277.19 = 251,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,514.62x = 544,277.19 × 251,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,514.62x = 136,749,110,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,749,110,595.85/394,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,626.22

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