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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,251.06, 651,601.61 and 290,257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,251.06, 651,601.61 and 290,257.61 is: 435,536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,251.06 : 651,601.61 = 290,257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,251.06/651,601.61 = 290,257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,251.06x = 651,601.61 × 290,257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,251.06x = 189,132,330,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,132,330,416.83/434,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,536.83

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