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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,010.33, 601,858.68 and 254,781.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,010.33, 601,858.68 and 254,781.18 is: 351,694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,010.33 : 601,858.68 = 254,781.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,010.33/601,858.68 = 254,781.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,010.33x = 601,858.68 × 254,781.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,010.33x = 153,342,264,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,342,264,683.64/436,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,694.11

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