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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,431.68, 755,614.72 and 254,288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,431.68, 755,614.72 and 254,288.64 is: 381,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,431.68 : 755,614.72 = 254,288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,431.68/755,614.72 = 254,288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,431.68x = 755,614.72 × 254,288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,431.68x = 192,144,239,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,144,239,512.78/503,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,668.95

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