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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,450.40, 561,675.60 and 254,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,450.40, 561,675.60 and 254,181.60 is: 381,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,450.40 : 561,675.60 = 254,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,450.40/561,675.60 = 254,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,450.40x = 561,675.60 × 254,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,450.40x = 142,767,602,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,767,602,688.96/374,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,272.40

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