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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,263.24, 655,894.88 and 250,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,263.24, 655,894.88 and 250,143.52 is: 375,215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,263.24 : 655,894.88 = 250,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,263.24/655,894.88 = 250,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,263.24x = 655,894.88 × 250,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,263.24x = 164,067,854,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,067,854,033.18/437,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,215.29

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