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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,604.30, 606,906.45 and 254,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,604.30, 606,906.45 and 254,357.40 is: 381,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,604.30 : 606,906.45 = 254,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,604.30/606,906.45 = 254,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,604.30x = 606,906.45 × 254,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,604.30x = 154,371,146,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,371,146,665.23/404,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,536.10

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