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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,004.80, 652,296.23 and 255,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,004.80, 652,296.23 and 255,149 is: 382,599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,004.80 : 652,296.23 = 255,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,004.80/652,296.23 = 255,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,004.80x = 652,296.23 × 255,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,004.80x = 166,432,730,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,432,730,788.27/435,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,599.76

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