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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,120.14, 603,268.98 and 255,821.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,120.14, 603,268.98 and 255,821.26 is: 353,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,120.14 : 603,268.98 = 255,821.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,120.14/603,268.98 = 255,821.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,120.14x = 603,268.98 × 255,821.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,120.14x = 154,329,030,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,329,030,582.52/437,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,058.61

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