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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,237.41, 603,389.40 and 255,913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,237.41, 603,389.40 and 255,913.93 is: 353,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,237.41 : 603,389.40 = 255,913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,237.41/603,389.40 = 255,913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,237.41x = 603,389.40 × 255,913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,237.41x = 154,415,752,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,415,752,674.34/437,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,162.26

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