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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,291.70, 601,880.46 and 255,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,291.70, 601,880.46 and 255,011.27 is: 351,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,291.70 : 601,880.46 = 255,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,291.70/601,880.46 = 255,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,291.70x = 601,880.46 × 255,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,291.70x = 153,486,300,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,486,300,492.78/436,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,797.43

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