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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,036.54, 634,239.20 and 254,517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,036.54, 634,239.20 and 254,517.38 is: 381,586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,036.54 : 634,239.20 = 254,517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,036.54/634,239.20 = 254,517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,036.54x = 634,239.20 × 254,517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,036.54x = 161,424,895,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,424,895,033.51/423,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,586.17

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