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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,260.24, 942,386.04 and 254,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,260.24, 942,386.04 and 254,277.84 is: 381,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,260.24 : 942,386.04 = 254,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,260.24/942,386.04 = 254,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,260.24x = 942,386.04 × 254,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,260.24x = 239,627,886,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,627,886,697.35/628,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,415.01

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