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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,170.42, 614,548.17 and 254,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,170.42, 614,548.17 and 254,146.86 is: 350,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,170.42 : 614,548.17 = 254,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,170.42/614,548.17 = 254,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,170.42x = 614,548.17 × 254,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,170.42x = 156,185,487,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,185,487,724.25/445,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,844.26

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