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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,196.36, 601,861.86 and 254,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,196.36, 601,861.86 and 254,873.26 is: 351,673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,196.36 : 601,861.86 = 254,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,196.36/601,861.86 = 254,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,196.36x = 601,861.86 × 254,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,196.36x = 153,398,491,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,398,491,214.31/436,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,673.02

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