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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,368.20, 606,989.70 and 254,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,368.20, 606,989.70 and 254,777.40 is: 382,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,368.20 : 606,989.70 = 254,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,368.20/606,989.70 = 254,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,368.20x = 606,989.70 × 254,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,368.20x = 154,647,257,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,647,257,592.78/404,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,441.69

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