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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,892.69, 622,864.33 and 254,574.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,892.69, 622,864.33 and 254,574.79 is: 382,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,892.69 : 622,864.33 = 254,574.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,892.69/622,864.33 = 254,574.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,892.69x = 622,864.33 × 254,574.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,892.69x = 158,565,553,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565,553,814.64/414,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,184.50

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