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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,768.86, 615,203.46 and 254,745.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,768.86, 615,203.46 and 254,745.21 is: 351,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,768.86 : 615,203.46 = 254,745.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,768.86/615,203.46 = 254,745.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,768.86x = 615,203.46 × 254,745.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,768.86x = 156,720,134,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,720,134,610.43/445,768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,572.64

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