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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,789.76, 604,123.83 and 254,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,789.76, 604,123.83 and 254,014.14 is: 350,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,789.76 : 604,123.83 = 254,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,789.76/604,123.83 = 254,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,789.76x = 604,123.83 × 254,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,789.76x = 153,455,995,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,455,995,130.96/437,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,524.40

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