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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,284.32, 603,418.08 and 255,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,284.32, 603,418.08 and 255,971.04 is: 353,219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,284.32 : 603,418.08 = 255,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,284.32/603,418.08 = 255,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,284.32x = 603,418.08 × 255,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,284.32x = 154,457,553,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,457,553,492.40/437,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,219.97

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