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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,429.58, 600,787.68 and 254,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,429.58, 600,787.68 and 254,038 is: 350,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,429.58 : 600,787.68 = 254,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,429.58/600,787.68 = 254,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,429.58x = 600,787.68 × 254,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,429.58x = 152,622,900,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,622,900,651.84/435,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,511.10

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