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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,425.96, 600,782.67 and 254,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,425.96, 600,782.67 and 254,034.36 is: 350,506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,425.96 : 600,782.67 = 254,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,425.96/600,782.67 = 254,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,425.96x = 600,782.67 × 254,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,425.96x = 152,619,441,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,619,441,072.54/435,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,506.07

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