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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,841.55, 602,882.02 and 255,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,841.55, 602,882.02 and 255,541.98 is: 352,671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,841.55 : 602,882.02 = 255,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,841.55/602,882.02 = 255,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,841.55x = 602,882.02 × 255,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,841.55x = 154,061,667,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,061,667,677.44/436,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,671.74

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