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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,288.26, 942,427.99 and 254,305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,288.26, 942,427.99 and 254,305.86 is: 381,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,288.26 : 942,427.99 = 254,305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,288.26/942,427.99 = 254,305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,288.26x = 942,427.99 × 254,305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,288.26x = 239,664,960,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,664,960,485.02/628,288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,457.01

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