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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,272.90, 606,908.55 and 254,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,272.90, 606,908.55 and 254,512.90 is: 382,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,272.90 : 606,908.55 = 254,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,272.90/606,908.55 = 254,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,272.90x = 606,908.55 × 254,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,272.90x = 154,466,055,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,466,055,095.30/404,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,083.62

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