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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,601.52, 614,974.68 and 254,643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,601.52, 614,974.68 and 254,643.48 is: 351,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,601.52 : 614,974.68 = 254,643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,601.52/614,974.68 = 254,643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,601.52x = 614,974.68 × 254,643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,601.52x = 156,599,292,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,599,292,627.09/445,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,433.48

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