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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,554.76, 614,808.74 and 254,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,554.76, 614,808.74 and 254,580.52 is: 351,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,554.76 : 614,808.74 = 254,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,554.76/614,808.74 = 254,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,554.76x = 614,808.74 × 254,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,554.76x = 156,518,328,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,518,328,729.75/445,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,288.65

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