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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,233.72, 603,425.58 and 255,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,233.72, 603,425.58 and 255,934.68 is: 353,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,233.72 : 603,425.58 = 255,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,233.72/603,425.58 = 255,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,233.72x = 603,425.58 × 255,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,233.72x = 154,437,532,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,437,532,721.11/437,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,215.06

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