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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,917.37, 604,340.90 and 254,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,917.37, 604,340.90 and 254,141.79 is: 350,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,917.37 : 604,340.90 = 254,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,917.37/604,340.90 = 254,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,917.37x = 604,340.90 × 254,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,917.37x = 153,588,276,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,588,276,825.50/437,917.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,724.34

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