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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,836.70, 615,254.59 and 254,854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,836.70, 615,254.59 and 254,854.22 is: 351,698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,836.70 : 615,254.59 = 254,854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,836.70/615,254.59 = 254,854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,836.70x = 615,254.59 × 254,854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,836.70x = 156,800,228,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,800,228,635.87/445,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,698.79

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