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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,119.24, 603,239.46 and 255,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,119.24, 603,239.46 and 255,848.04 is: 353,079.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,119.24 : 603,239.46 = 255,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,119.24/603,239.46 = 255,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,119.24x = 603,239.46 × 255,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,119.24x = 154,337,633,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,337,633,491.66/437,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,079.02

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