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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,132.22, 601,774.26 and 254,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,132.22, 601,774.26 and 254,809.14 is: 351,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,132.22 : 601,774.26 = 254,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,132.22/601,774.26 = 254,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,132.22x = 601,774.26 × 254,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,132.22x = 153,337,581,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,337,581,664.74/436,132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,585.08

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