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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,660.80, 630,991.20 and 254,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,660.80, 630,991.20 and 254,772.80 is: 382,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,660.80 : 630,991.20 = 254,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,660.80/630,991.20 = 254,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,660.80x = 630,991.20 × 254,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,660.80x = 160,759,394,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,759,394,799.36/420,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,159.20

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