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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,123.06, 604,665.32 and 254,322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,123.06, 604,665.32 and 254,322.41 is: 350,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,123.06 : 604,665.32 = 254,322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,123.06/604,665.32 = 254,322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,123.06x = 604,665.32 × 254,322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,123.06x = 153,779,937,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,779,937,130.88/438,123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,997.13

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