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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,625.40, 607,437.30 and 254,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,625.40, 607,437.30 and 254,865.40 is: 382,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,625.40 : 607,437.30 = 254,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,625.40/607,437.30 = 254,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,625.40x = 607,437.30 × 254,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,625.40x = 154,814,750,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,814,750,439.42/404,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,612.54

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