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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,544.45, 600,401.46 and 250,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,544.45, 600,401.46 and 250,440.04 is: 375,400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,544.45 : 600,401.46 = 250,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,544.45/600,401.46 = 250,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,544.45x = 600,401.46 × 250,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,544.45x = 150,364,562,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,364,562,656.45/400,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,400.44

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