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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,621, 599,779.14 and 253,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,621, 599,779.14 and 253,458.56 is: 349,774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,621 : 599,779.14 = 253,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,621/599,779.14 = 253,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,621x = 599,779.14 × 253,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,621x = 152,019,157,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,019,157,142.44/434,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,774.07

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