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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,149.20, 603,280.98 and 255,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,149.20, 603,280.98 and 255,878.04 is: 353,120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,149.20 : 603,280.98 = 255,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,149.20/603,280.98 = 255,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,149.20x = 603,280.98 × 255,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,149.20x = 154,366,354,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,366,354,731.68/437,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,120.52

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