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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,047.72, 601,910.27 and 254,818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,047.72, 601,910.27 and 254,818.55 is: 351,745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,047.72 : 601,910.27 = 254,818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,047.72/601,910.27 = 254,818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,047.72x = 601,910.27 × 254,818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,047.72x = 153,377,897,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,377,897,947.86/436,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,745.68

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