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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,431.59, 600,790.43 and 254,039.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,431.59, 600,790.43 and 254,039.99 is: 350,513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,431.59 : 600,790.43 = 254,039.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,431.59/600,790.43 = 254,039.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,431.59x = 600,790.43 × 254,039.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,431.59x = 152,624,792,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,624,792,460.44/435,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,513.83

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