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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,999.52, 633,653.28 and 254,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,999.52, 633,653.28 and 254,426.76 is: 381,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,999.52 : 633,653.28 = 254,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,999.52/633,653.28 = 254,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,999.52x = 633,653.28 × 254,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,999.52x = 161,218,350,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,218,350,993.77/422,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,131.29

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