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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,428.58, 600,786.30 and 254,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,428.58, 600,786.30 and 254,037 is: 350,509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,428.58 : 600,786.30 = 254,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,428.58/600,786.30 = 254,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,428.58x = 600,786.30 × 254,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,428.58x = 152,621,949,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,621,949,293.10/435,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,509.72

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