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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,066.96, 614,217 and 254,141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,066.96, 614,217 and 254,141.68 is: 350,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,066.96 : 614,217 = 254,141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,066.96/614,217 = 254,141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,066.96x = 614,217 × 254,141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,066.96x = 156,098,140,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,098,140,264.56/445,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,729.56

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