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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,265.17, 603,576.93 and 256,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,265.17, 603,576.93 and 256,035.36 is: 353,417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,265.17 : 603,576.93 = 256,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,265.17/603,576.93 = 256,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,265.17x = 603,576.93 × 256,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,265.17x = 154,537,036,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,537,036,560.25/437,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,417.21

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