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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,977.36, 600,145.41 and 253,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,977.36, 600,145.41 and 253,697.20 is: 350,030.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,977.36 : 600,145.41 = 253,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,977.36/600,145.41 = 253,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,977.36x = 600,145.41 × 253,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,977.36x = 152,255,210,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,255,210,109.85/434,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,030.19

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