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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,003.80, 594,005.70 and 254,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,003.80, 594,005.70 and 254,286.20 is: 381,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,003.80 : 594,005.70 = 254,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,003.80/594,005.70 = 254,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,003.80x = 594,005.70 × 254,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,003.80x = 151,047,452,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,047,452,231.34/396,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,429.30

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