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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,423.26, 602,254.65 and 252,669.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,423.26, 602,254.65 and 252,669.57 is: 348,678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,423.26 : 602,254.65 = 252,669.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,423.26/602,254.65 = 252,669.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,423.26x = 602,254.65 × 252,669.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,423.26x = 152,171,423,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,171,423,446.00/436,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,678.54

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