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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,234.60, 606,351.90 and 254,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,234.60, 606,351.90 and 254,643.80 is: 381,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,234.60 : 606,351.90 = 254,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,234.60/606,351.90 = 254,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,234.60x = 606,351.90 × 254,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,234.60x = 154,403,751,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,403,751,953.22/404,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,965.70

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