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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,196.26, 614,251.29 and 254,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,196.26, 614,251.29 and 254,171.62 is: 350,688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,196.26 : 614,251.29 = 254,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,196.26/614,251.29 = 254,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,196.26x = 614,251.29 × 254,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,196.26x = 156,125,245,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125,245,466.39/445,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,688.58

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