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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,145.60, 681,525.60 and 254,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,145.60, 681,525.60 and 254,465.60 is: 381,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,145.60 : 681,525.60 = 254,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,145.60/681,525.60 = 254,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,145.60x = 681,525.60 × 254,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,145.60x = 173,424,820,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,424,820,719.36/454,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,870.53

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