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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,439.20, 594,105.09 and 253,562.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,439.20, 594,105.09 and 253,562.45 is: 380,950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,439.20 : 594,105.09 = 253,562.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,439.20/594,105.09 = 253,562.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,439.20x = 594,105.09 × 253,562.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,439.20x = 150,642,741,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,642,741,435.24/395,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,950.45

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