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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,139.83, 601,784.71 and 254,816.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,139.83, 601,784.71 and 254,816.70 is: 351,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,139.83 : 601,784.71 = 254,816.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,139.83/601,784.71 = 254,816.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,139.83x = 601,784.71 × 254,816.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,139.83x = 153,344,793,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,344,793,912.66/436,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,595.48

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