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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,267.20, 460,244.70 and 254,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,267.20, 460,244.70 and 254,779.20 is: 381,624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,267.20 : 460,244.70 = 254,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,267.20/460,244.70 = 254,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,267.20x = 460,244.70 × 254,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,267.20x = 117,260,776,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,260,776,470.24/307,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,624.78

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