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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,285.20, 618,745.20 and 254,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,285.20, 618,745.20 and 254,444.20 is: 380,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,285.20 : 618,745.20 = 254,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,285.20/618,745.20 = 254,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,285.20x = 618,745.20 × 254,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,285.20x = 157,436,127,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,436,127,417.84/413,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,938.22

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