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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,975.20, 1,012,851.60 and 254,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,975.20, 1,012,851.60 and 254,552.80 is: 381,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,975.20 : 1,012,851.60 = 254,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,975.20/1,012,851.60 = 254,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,975.20x = 1,012,851.60 × 254,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,975.20x = 257,824,210,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,824,210,764.48/674,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,975.83

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