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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,932.76, 600,208.30 and 253,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,932.76, 600,208.30 and 253,769.24 is: 350,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,932.76 : 600,208.30 = 253,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,932.76/600,208.30 = 253,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,932.76x = 600,208.30 × 253,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,932.76x = 152,314,404,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,314,404,132.69/434,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,202.19

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