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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,034.66, 634,236.39 and 254,515.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,034.66, 634,236.39 and 254,515.49 is: 381,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,034.66 : 634,236.39 = 254,515.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,034.66/634,236.39 = 254,515.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,034.66x = 634,236.39 × 254,515.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,034.66x = 161,422,987,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,422,987,162.27/423,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,583.36

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