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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,439.96, 600,801.98 and 254,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,439.96, 600,801.98 and 254,048.36 is: 350,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,439.96 : 600,801.98 = 254,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,439.96/600,801.98 = 254,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,439.96x = 600,801.98 × 254,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,439.96x = 152,632,757,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,632,757,703.75/435,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,525.38

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