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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,663.42, 544,272.09 and 258,647.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,663.42, 544,272.09 and 258,647.81 is: 356,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,663.42 : 544,272.09 = 258,647.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,663.42/544,272.09 = 258,647.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,663.42x = 544,272.09 × 258,647.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,663.42x = 140,774,784,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,774,784,122.62/394,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,695.80

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