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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,021.27, 603,106.17 and 253,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,021.27, 603,106.17 and 253,266.14 is: 349,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,021.27 : 603,106.17 = 253,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,021.27/603,106.17 = 253,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,021.27x = 603,106.17 × 253,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,021.27x = 152,746,368,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,746,368,670.55/437,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,517.02

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