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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,486.40, 942,729.60 and 254,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,486.40, 942,729.60 and 254,777.60 is: 382,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,486.40 : 942,729.60 = 254,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,486.40/942,729.60 = 254,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,486.40x = 942,729.60 × 254,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,486.40x = 240,186,384,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,186,384,936.96/628,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,166.40

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