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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,277.44, 471,152.10 and 254,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,277.44, 471,152.10 and 254,966 is: 382,234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,277.44 : 471,152.10 = 254,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,277.44/471,152.10 = 254,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,277.44x = 471,152.10 × 254,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,277.44x = 120,127,766,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,127,766,328.60/314,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,234.77

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