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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,643.80, 594,012.45 and 254,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,643.80, 594,012.45 and 254,363.60 is: 381,896.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,643.80 : 594,012.45 = 254,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,643.80/594,012.45 = 254,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,643.80x = 594,012.45 × 254,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,643.80x = 151,095,145,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,095,145,226.82/395,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,896.91

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