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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,560.26, 614,905.68 and 254,569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,560.26, 614,905.68 and 254,569.55 is: 351,324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,560.26 : 614,905.68 = 254,569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,560.26/614,905.68 = 254,569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,560.26x = 614,905.68 × 254,569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,560.26x = 156,536,262,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,536,262,250.04/445,560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,324.56

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