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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,955.26, 615,418.67 and 254,972.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,955.26, 615,418.67 and 254,972.65 is: 351,862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,955.26 : 615,418.67 = 254,972.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,955.26/615,418.67 = 254,972.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,955.26x = 615,418.67 × 254,972.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,955.26x = 156,914,928,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,914,928,248.26/445,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,862.49

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