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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,623.20, 662,434.80 and 254,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,623.20, 662,434.80 and 254,999.20 is: 382,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,623.20 : 662,434.80 = 254,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,623.20/662,434.80 = 254,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,623.20x = 662,434.80 × 254,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,623.20x = 168,920,344,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,920,344,052.16/441,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,498.80

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