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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,732.22, 614,960.88 and 254,610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,732.22, 614,960.88 and 254,610.29 is: 351,276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,732.22 : 614,960.88 = 254,610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,732.22/614,960.88 = 254,610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,732.22x = 614,960.88 × 254,610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,732.22x = 156,575,368,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,575,368,578.07/445,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,276.75

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