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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,265.24, 655,897.86 and 250,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,265.24, 655,897.86 and 250,145.52 is: 375,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,265.24 : 655,897.86 = 250,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,265.24/655,897.86 = 250,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,265.24x = 655,897.86 × 250,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,265.24x = 164,069,911,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,069,911,256.59/437,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,218.28

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