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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,711.52, 615,126.08 and 254,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,711.52, 615,126.08 and 254,752.32 is: 351,583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,711.52 : 615,126.08 = 254,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,711.52/615,126.08 = 254,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,711.52x = 615,126.08 × 254,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,711.52x = 156,704,795,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,704,795,972.51/445,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,583.45

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