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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,125.86, 601,765.46 and 254,802.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,125.86, 601,765.46 and 254,802.77 is: 351,576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,125.86 : 601,765.46 = 254,802.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,125.86/601,765.46 = 254,802.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,125.86x = 601,765.46 × 254,802.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,125.86x = 153,331,507,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,331,507,284.23/436,125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,576.28

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