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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,233.06, 601,755.75 and 254,906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,233.06, 601,755.75 and 254,906.46 is: 351,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,233.06 : 601,755.75 = 254,906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,233.06/601,755.75 = 254,906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,233.06x = 601,755.75 × 254,906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,233.06x = 153,391,428,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,391,428,017.15/436,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,627.24

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