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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,273.84, 601,861.11 and 254,904.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,273.84, 601,861.11 and 254,904.22 is: 351,652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,273.84 : 601,861.11 = 254,904.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,273.84/601,861.11 = 254,904.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,273.84x = 601,861.11 × 254,904.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,273.84x = 153,416,936,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,416,936,792.88/436,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,652.84

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