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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,788.26, 604,121.76 and 254,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,788.26, 604,121.76 and 254,012.64 is: 350,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,788.26 : 604,121.76 = 254,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,788.26/604,121.76 = 254,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,788.26x = 604,121.76 × 254,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,788.26x = 153,454,563,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,454,563,139.05/437,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,522.34

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