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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,171.10, 614,548.86 and 254,147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,171.10, 614,548.86 and 254,147.54 is: 350,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,171.10 : 614,548.86 = 254,147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,171.10/614,548.86 = 254,147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,171.10x = 614,548.86 × 254,147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,171.10x = 156,186,080,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,186,080,978.80/445,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,845.06

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