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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,005.80, 607,508.70 and 254,758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,005.80, 607,508.70 and 254,758.90 is: 382,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,005.80 : 607,508.70 = 254,758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,005.80/607,508.70 = 254,758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,005.80x = 607,508.70 × 254,758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,005.80x = 154,768,248,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,768,248,152.43/405,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,138.35

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