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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,814.56, 618,006.96 and 254,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,814.56, 618,006.96 and 254,235.84 is: 350,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,814.56 : 618,006.96 = 254,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,814.56/618,006.96 = 254,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,814.56x = 618,006.96 × 254,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,814.56x = 157,119,518,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,119,518,601.45/447,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,858.44

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