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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,543.40, 607,314.30 and 254,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,543.40, 607,314.30 and 254,783.40 is: 382,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,543.40 : 607,314.30 = 254,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,543.40/607,314.30 = 254,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,543.40x = 607,314.30 × 254,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,543.40x = 154,733,602,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,733,602,222.62/404,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,489.50

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