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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,426.02, 602,258.45 and 252,672.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,426.02, 602,258.45 and 252,672.34 is: 348,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,426.02 : 602,258.45 = 252,672.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,426.02/602,258.45 = 252,672.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,426.02x = 602,258.45 × 252,672.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,426.02x = 152,174,051,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,174,051,846.27/436,426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,682.35

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