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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,197.40, 601,910.94 and 254,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,197.40, 601,910.94 and 254,951.80 is: 351,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,197.40 : 601,910.94 = 254,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,197.40/601,910.94 = 254,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,197.40x = 601,910.94 × 254,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,197.40x = 153,458,277,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,458,277,592.69/436,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,809.24

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