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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,982.40, 428,973.60 and 254,489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,982.40, 428,973.60 and 254,489.60 is: 381,734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,982.40 : 428,973.60 = 254,489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,982.40/428,973.60 = 254,489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,982.40x = 428,973.60 × 254,489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,982.40x = 109,169,319,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,169,319,874.56/285,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,734.40

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