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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,259.74, 942,385.29 and 254,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,259.74, 942,385.29 and 254,277.34 is: 381,414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,259.74 : 942,385.29 = 254,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,259.74/942,385.29 = 254,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,259.74x = 942,385.29 × 254,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,259.74x = 239,627,224,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,627,224,796.33/628,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,414.26

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