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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,054.81, 621,174.88 and 255,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,054.81, 621,174.88 and 255,231.15 is: 381,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,054.81 : 621,174.88 = 255,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,054.81/621,174.88 = 255,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,054.81x = 621,174.88 × 255,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,054.81x = 158,543,178,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,543,178,973.51/415,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,981.31

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