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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,114.17, 477,177.41 and 254,639.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,114.17, 477,177.41 and 254,639.69 is: 381,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,114.17 : 477,177.41 = 254,639.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,114.17/477,177.41 = 254,639.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,114.17x = 477,177.41 × 254,639.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,114.17x = 121,508,304,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,508,304,098.32/318,114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,964.46

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