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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,251.58, 545,078.72 and 365,894.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,251.58, 545,078.72 and 365,894.74 is: 504,593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,251.58 : 545,078.72 = 365,894.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,251.58/545,078.72 = 365,894.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,251.58x = 545,078.72 × 365,894.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,251.58x = 199,441,436,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,441,436,533.93/395,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,593.65

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