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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,271.40, 606,906.30 and 254,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,271.40, 606,906.30 and 254,511.40 is: 382,081.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,271.40 : 606,906.30 = 254,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,271.40/606,906.30 = 254,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,271.40x = 606,906.30 × 254,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,271.40x = 154,464,572,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,464,572,081.82/404,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,081.37

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