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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,552.76, 614,805.98 and 254,578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,552.76, 614,805.98 and 254,578.52 is: 351,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,552.76 : 614,805.98 = 254,578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,552.76/614,805.98 = 254,578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,552.76x = 614,805.98 × 254,578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,552.76x = 156,516,396,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,516,396,475.55/445,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,285.89

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