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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,033.96, 634,235.33 and 254,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,033.96, 634,235.33 and 254,514.80 is: 381,582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,033.96 : 634,235.33 = 254,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,033.96/634,235.33 = 254,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,033.96x = 634,235.33 × 254,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,033.96x = 161,422,273,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,422,273,724.13/423,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,582.31

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