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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,444.78, 831,541.69 and 254,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,444.78, 831,541.69 and 254,637.14 is: 381,898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,444.78 : 831,541.69 = 254,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,444.78/831,541.69 = 254,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,444.78x = 831,541.69 × 254,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,444.78x = 211,741,396,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,741,396,459.18/554,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,898.08

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