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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,949.60, 913,643.10 and 254,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,949.60, 913,643.10 and 254,072.40 is: 381,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,949.60 : 913,643.10 = 254,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,949.60/913,643.10 = 254,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,949.60x = 913,643.10 × 254,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,949.60x = 232,131,495,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,131,495,160.44/608,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,199.85

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