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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,288.76, 942,428.74 and 254,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,288.76, 942,428.74 and 254,306.36 is: 381,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,288.76 : 942,428.74 = 254,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,288.76/942,428.74 = 254,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,288.76x = 942,428.74 × 254,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,288.76x = 239,665,622,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,665,622,428.79/628,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,457.76

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