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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,273.24, 655,909.86 and 250,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,273.24, 655,909.86 and 250,153.52 is: 375,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,273.24 : 655,909.86 = 250,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,273.24/655,909.86 = 250,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,273.24x = 655,909.86 × 250,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,273.24x = 164,078,160,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,078,160,281.71/437,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,230.28

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