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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,776.82, 604,105.97 and 254,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,776.82, 604,105.97 and 254,001.15 is: 350,506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,776.82 : 604,105.97 = 254,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,776.82/604,105.97 = 254,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,776.82x = 604,105.97 × 254,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,776.82x = 153,443,608,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,443,608,518.97/437,776.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,506.48

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