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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,417.25, 602,246.36 and 252,663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,417.25, 602,246.36 and 252,663.57 is: 348,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,417.25 : 602,246.36 = 252,663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,417.25/602,246.36 = 252,663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,417.25x = 602,246.36 × 252,663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,417.25x = 152,165,711,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,165,711,062.56/436,417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,670.25

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