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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,226.73, 603,415.92 and 255,927.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,226.73, 603,415.92 and 255,927.67 is: 353,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,226.73 : 603,415.92 = 255,927.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,226.73/603,415.92 = 255,927.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,226.73x = 603,415.92 × 255,927.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,226.73x = 154,430,830,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,430,830,446.51/437,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,205.37

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