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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,810.68, 615,218.67 and 254,828.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,810.68, 615,218.67 and 254,828.17 is: 351,662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,810.68 : 615,218.67 = 254,828.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,810.68/615,218.67 = 254,828.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,810.68x = 615,218.67 × 254,828.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,810.68x = 156,775,047,825.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,775,047,825.93/445,810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,662.84

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