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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,087.62, 603,224.10 and 255,788.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,087.62, 603,224.10 and 255,788.74 is: 353,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,087.62 : 603,224.10 = 255,788.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,087.62/603,224.10 = 255,788.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,087.62x = 603,224.10 × 255,788.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,087.62x = 154,297,932,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,297,932,476.63/437,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,013.73

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