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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,273.08, 603,587.82 and 256,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,273.08, 603,587.82 and 256,043.26 is: 353,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,273.08 : 603,587.82 = 256,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,273.08/603,587.82 = 256,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,273.08x = 603,587.82 × 256,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,273.08x = 154,544,593,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,544,593,129.09/437,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,428.10

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