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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,127.37, 601,767.53 and 254,804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,127.37, 601,767.53 and 254,804.28 is: 351,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,127.37 : 601,767.53 = 254,804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,127.37/601,767.53 = 254,804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,127.37x = 601,767.53 × 254,804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,127.37x = 153,332,942,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,332,942,209.03/436,127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,578.35

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