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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,373.08, 614,602.14 and 254,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,373.08, 614,602.14 and 254,382.52 is: 351,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,373.08 : 614,602.14 = 254,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,373.08/614,602.14 = 254,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,373.08x = 614,602.14 × 254,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,373.08x = 156,344,041,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,344,041,170.59/445,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,040.62

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