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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,753.41, 614,990.12 and 254,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,753.41, 614,990.12 and 254,631.48 is: 351,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,753.41 : 614,990.12 = 254,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,753.41/614,990.12 = 254,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,753.41x = 614,990.12 × 254,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,753.41x = 156,595,843,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,595,843,167.82/445,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,305.99

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