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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,427.52, 602,260.52 and 252,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,427.52, 602,260.52 and 252,673.84 is: 348,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,427.52 : 602,260.52 = 252,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,427.52/602,260.52 = 252,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,427.52x = 602,260.52 × 252,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,427.52x = 152,175,478,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,175,478,268.80/436,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,684.42

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