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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,255.62, 603,563.91 and 256,025.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,255.62, 603,563.91 and 256,025.81 is: 353,404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,255.62 : 603,563.91 = 256,025.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,255.62/603,563.91 = 256,025.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,255.62x = 603,563.91 × 256,025.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,255.62x = 154,527,939,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,527,939,493.33/437,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,404.13

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