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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,225.23, 603,413.85 and 255,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,225.23, 603,413.85 and 255,926.17 is: 353,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,225.23 : 603,413.85 = 255,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,225.23/603,413.85 = 255,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,225.23x = 603,413.85 × 255,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,225.23x = 154,429,395,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,429,395,555.46/437,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,203.30

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