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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,747.52, 601,238.30 and 254,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,747.52, 601,238.30 and 254,377.14 is: 350,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,747.52 : 601,238.30 = 254,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,747.52/601,238.30 = 254,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,747.52x = 601,238.30 × 254,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,747.52x = 152,941,276,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,941,276,206.27/435,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,985.99

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