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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,394.05, 604,937.61 and 254,596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,394.05, 604,937.61 and 254,596.76 is: 351,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,394.05 : 604,937.61 = 254,596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,394.05/604,937.61 = 254,596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,394.05x = 604,937.61 × 254,596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,394.05x = 154,015,152,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,015,152,483.46/438,394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,316.70

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