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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,818.24, 655,008.09 and 254,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,818.24, 655,008.09 and 254,508.05 is: 381,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,818.24 : 655,008.09 = 254,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,818.24/655,008.09 = 254,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,818.24x = 655,008.09 × 254,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,818.24x = 166,704,831,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,704,831,720.12/436,818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,634.32

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