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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,836.20, 615,253.90 and 254,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,836.20, 615,253.90 and 254,853.72 is: 351,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,836.20 : 615,253.90 = 254,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,836.20/615,253.90 = 254,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,836.20x = 615,253.90 × 254,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,836.20x = 156,799,745,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,799,745,159.51/445,836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,698.10

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