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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,364.02, 599,373.97 and 253,038.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,364.02, 599,373.97 and 253,038.03 is: 349,164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,364.02 : 599,373.97 = 253,038.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,364.02/599,373.97 = 253,038.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,364.02x = 599,373.97 × 253,038.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,364.02x = 151,664,408,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,664,408,602.08/434,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,164.30

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