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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,959.62, 913,701.93 and 254,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,959.62, 913,701.93 and 254,043.54 is: 381,174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,959.62 : 913,701.93 = 254,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,959.62/913,701.93 = 254,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,959.62x = 913,701.93 × 254,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,959.62x = 232,120,072,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,120,072,802.03/608,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,174.82

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