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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,196.76, 614,251.98 and 254,172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,196.76, 614,251.98 and 254,172.12 is: 350,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,196.76 : 614,251.98 = 254,172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,196.76/614,251.98 = 254,172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,196.76x = 614,251.98 × 254,172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,196.76x = 156,125,727,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125,727,970.80/445,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,689.27

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