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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,954.83, 601,689.92 and 254,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,954.83, 601,689.92 and 254,666.16 is: 351,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,954.83 : 601,689.92 = 254,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,954.83/601,689.92 = 254,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,954.83x = 601,689.92 × 254,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,954.83x = 153,230,060,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,230,060,163.78/435,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,481.51

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