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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,748.52, 601,239.68 and 254,378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,748.52, 601,239.68 and 254,378.14 is: 350,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,748.52 : 601,239.68 = 254,378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,748.52/601,239.68 = 254,378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,748.52x = 601,239.68 × 254,378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,748.52x = 152,942,231,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,942,231,492.60/435,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,987.38

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