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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,919.62, 604,344 and 254,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,919.62, 604,344 and 254,144.04 is: 350,727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,919.62 : 604,344 = 254,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,919.62/604,344 = 254,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,919.62x = 604,344 × 254,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,919.62x = 153,590,425,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,590,425,709.76/437,919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,727.44

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