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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,061.35, 604,530.37 and 254,342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,061.35, 604,530.37 and 254,342.99 is: 350,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,061.35 : 604,530.37 = 254,342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,061.35/604,530.37 = 254,342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,061.35x = 604,530.37 × 254,342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,061.35x = 153,758,063,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,758,063,680.86/438,061.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,996.64

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