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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,264.26, 601,842.60 and 254,983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,264.26, 601,842.60 and 254,983.83 is: 351,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,264.26 : 601,842.60 = 254,983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,264.26/601,842.60 = 254,983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,264.26x = 601,842.60 × 254,983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,264.26x = 153,460,131,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,460,131,205.16/436,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,759.58

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