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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,127.80, 607,691.70 and 254,880.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,127.80, 607,691.70 and 254,880.90 is: 382,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,127.80 : 607,691.70 = 254,880.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,127.80/607,691.70 = 254,880.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,127.80x = 607,691.70 × 254,880.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,127.80x = 154,889,007,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,889,007,418.53/405,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,321.35

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