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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,272.12, 601,853.46 and 254,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,272.12, 601,853.46 and 254,991.72 is: 351,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,272.12 : 601,853.46 = 254,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,272.12/601,853.46 = 254,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,272.12x = 601,853.46 × 254,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,272.12x = 153,467,648,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,467,648,953.35/436,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,770.47

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