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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,234.40, 655,851.60 and 250,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,234.40, 655,851.60 and 250,264.80 is: 375,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,234.40 : 655,851.60 = 250,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,234.40/655,851.60 = 250,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,234.40x = 655,851.60 × 250,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,234.40x = 164,136,569,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,136,569,503.68/437,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,397.20

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