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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,789.26, 604,123.14 and 254,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,789.26, 604,123.14 and 254,013.64 is: 350,523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,789.26 : 604,123.14 = 254,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,789.26/604,123.14 = 254,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,789.26x = 604,123.14 × 254,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,789.26x = 153,455,517,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,455,517,799.63/437,789.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,523.71

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