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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,777.82, 604,107.35 and 254,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,777.82, 604,107.35 and 254,002.15 is: 350,507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,777.82 : 604,107.35 = 254,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,777.82/604,107.35 = 254,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,777.82x = 604,107.35 × 254,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,777.82x = 153,444,565,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,444,565,730.80/437,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,507.86

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