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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,791.26, 604,125.90 and 254,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,791.26, 604,125.90 and 254,015.64 is: 350,526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,791.26 : 604,125.90 = 254,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,791.26/604,125.90 = 254,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,791.26x = 604,125.90 × 254,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,791.26x = 153,457,427,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,457,427,129.08/437,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,526.47

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