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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,266.24, 655,899.36 and 250,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,266.24, 655,899.36 and 250,146.52 is: 375,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,266.24 : 655,899.36 = 250,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,266.24/655,899.36 = 250,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,266.24x = 655,899.36 × 250,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,266.24x = 164,070,942,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,070,942,374.23/437,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,219.78

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