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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,224.61, 603,412.99 and 255,925.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,224.61, 603,412.99 and 255,925.55 is: 353,202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,224.61 : 603,412.99 = 255,925.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,224.61/603,412.99 = 255,925.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,224.61x = 603,412.99 × 255,925.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,224.61x = 154,428,797,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,428,797,686.02/437,224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,202.44

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