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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,920.62, 615,195.27 and 254,831.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,920.62, 615,195.27 and 254,831.49 is: 351,567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,920.62 : 615,195.27 = 254,831.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,920.62/615,195.27 = 254,831.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,920.62x = 615,195.27 × 254,831.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,920.62x = 156,771,127,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,771,127,295.05/445,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,567.35

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