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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,811.18, 615,219.36 and 254,828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,811.18, 615,219.36 and 254,828.67 is: 351,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,811.18 : 615,219.36 = 254,828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,811.18/615,219.36 = 254,828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,811.18x = 615,219.36 × 254,828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,811.18x = 156,775,531,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,775,531,267.05/445,811.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,663.53

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