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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,065.96, 614,215.62 and 254,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,065.96, 614,215.62 and 254,140.68 is: 350,728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,065.96 : 614,215.62 = 254,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,065.96/614,215.62 = 254,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,065.96x = 614,215.62 × 254,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,065.96x = 156,097,175,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,097,175,333.42/445,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,728.18

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