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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,727.10, 605,590.65 and 254,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,727.10, 605,590.65 and 254,427.90 is: 381,641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,727.10 : 605,590.65 = 254,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,727.10/605,590.65 = 254,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,727.10x = 605,590.65 × 254,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,727.10x = 154,079,157,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,079,157,339.14/403,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,641.85

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