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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,272.84, 601,859.73 and 254,903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,272.84, 601,859.73 and 254,903.22 is: 351,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,272.84 : 601,859.73 = 254,903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,272.84/601,859.73 = 254,903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,272.84x = 601,859.73 × 254,903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,272.84x = 153,415,983,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,415,983,165.33/436,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,651.46

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