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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,224.23, 603,412.47 and 255,925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,224.23, 603,412.47 and 255,925.17 is: 353,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,224.23 : 603,412.47 = 255,925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,224.23/603,412.47 = 255,925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,224.23x = 603,412.47 × 255,925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,224.23x = 154,428,438,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,428,438,964.87/437,224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,201.92

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