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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,057.72, 601,924.05 and 254,828.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,057.72, 601,924.05 and 254,828.53 is: 351,759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,057.72 : 601,924.05 = 254,828.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,057.72/601,924.05 = 254,828.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,057.72x = 601,924.05 × 254,828.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,057.72x = 153,387,420,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,387,420,833.15/436,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,759.44

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