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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,851.60, 662,777.40 and 254,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,851.60, 662,777.40 and 254,709.20 is: 382,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,851.60 : 662,777.40 = 254,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,851.60/662,777.40 = 254,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,851.60x = 662,777.40 × 254,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,851.60x = 168,815,501,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,815,501,332.08/441,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,063.80

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