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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,948.76, 604,326.54 and 254,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,948.76, 604,326.54 and 254,158.75 is: 350,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,948.76 : 604,326.54 = 254,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,948.76/604,326.54 = 254,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,948.76x = 604,326.54 × 254,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,948.76x = 153,594,878,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,594,878,277.09/437,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,714.26

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