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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,825.20, 615,238.74 and 254,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,825.20, 615,238.74 and 254,842.68 is: 351,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,825.20 : 615,238.74 = 254,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,825.20/615,238.74 = 254,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,825.20x = 615,238.74 × 254,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,825.20x = 156,789,089,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,789,089,341.42/445,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,682.88

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