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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,540.93, 614,879.08 and 254,550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,540.93, 614,879.08 and 254,550.22 is: 351,297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,540.93 : 614,879.08 = 254,550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,540.93/614,879.08 = 254,550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,540.93x = 614,879.08 × 254,550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,540.93x = 156,517,602,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,517,602,913.82/445,540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,297.92

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