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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,227.73, 603,417.30 and 255,928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,227.73, 603,417.30 and 255,928.67 is: 353,206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,227.73 : 603,417.30 = 255,928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,227.73/603,417.30 = 255,928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,227.73x = 603,417.30 × 255,928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,227.73x = 154,431,787,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,431,787,043.99/437,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,206.75

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