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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,032.79, 634,233.60 and 254,513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,032.79, 634,233.60 and 254,513.63 is: 381,580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,032.79 : 634,233.60 = 254,513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,032.79/634,233.60 = 254,513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,032.79x = 634,233.60 × 254,513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,032.79x = 161,421,095,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,421,095,803.97/423,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,580.58

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