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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,228.17, 603,417.92 and 255,929.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,228.17, 603,417.92 and 255,929.11 is: 353,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,228.17 : 603,417.92 = 255,929.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,228.17/603,417.92 = 255,929.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,228.17x = 603,417.92 × 255,929.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,228.17x = 154,432,208,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,432,208,435.46/437,228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,207.36

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