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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,056.22, 601,921.98 and 254,827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,056.22, 601,921.98 and 254,827.03 is: 351,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,056.22 : 601,921.98 = 254,827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,056.22/601,921.98 = 254,827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,056.22x = 601,921.98 × 254,827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,056.22x = 153,385,990,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,385,990,455.12/436,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,757.37

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