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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,974.19, 614,174.28 and 254,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,974.19, 614,174.28 and 254,098.32 is: 350,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,974.19 : 614,174.28 = 254,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,974.19/614,174.28 = 254,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,974.19x = 614,174.28 × 254,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,974.19x = 156,060,652,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,060,652,735.21/444,974.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,718.44

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