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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,295.16, 599,278.92 and 252,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,295.16, 599,278.92 and 252,969.16 is: 349,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,295.16 : 599,278.92 = 252,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,295.16/599,278.92 = 252,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,295.16x = 599,278.92 × 252,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,295.16x = 151,599,084,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,599,084,998.11/434,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,069.25

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