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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,927.86, 615,205.28 and 254,838.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,927.86, 615,205.28 and 254,838.74 is: 351,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,927.86 : 615,205.28 = 254,838.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,927.86/615,205.28 = 254,838.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,927.86x = 615,205.28 × 254,838.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,927.86x = 156,778,138,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,778,138,396.55/445,927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,577.36

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