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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,172.55, 601,829.06 and 254,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,172.55, 601,829.06 and 254,849.44 is: 351,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,172.55 : 601,829.06 = 254,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,172.55/601,829.06 = 254,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,172.55x = 601,829.06 × 254,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,172.55x = 153,375,799,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,375,799,416.63/436,172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,640.20

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