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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,835.70, 615,253.21 and 254,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,835.70, 615,253.21 and 254,853.22 is: 351,697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,835.70 : 615,253.21 = 254,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,835.70/615,253.21 = 254,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,835.70x = 615,253.21 × 254,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,835.70x = 156,799,261,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,799,261,683.84/445,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,697.41

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