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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,612.40, 607,417.80 and 254,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,612.40, 607,417.80 and 254,852.40 is: 382,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,612.40 : 607,417.80 = 254,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,612.40/607,417.80 = 254,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,612.40x = 607,417.80 × 254,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,612.40x = 154,801,884,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,801,884,132.72/404,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,593.03

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