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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,226.23, 603,415.23 and 255,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,226.23, 603,415.23 and 255,927.17 is: 353,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,226.23 : 603,415.23 = 255,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,226.23/603,415.23 = 255,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,226.23x = 603,415.23 × 255,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,226.23x = 154,430,352,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,430,352,148.80/437,226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,204.68

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