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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,143.30, 601,789.41 and 254,820.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,143.30, 601,789.41 and 254,820.21 is: 351,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,143.30 : 601,789.41 = 254,820.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,143.30/601,789.41 = 254,820.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,143.30x = 601,789.41 × 254,820.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,143.30x = 153,348,103,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,348,103,831.98/436,143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,600.27

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