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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,290.60, 603,254.85 and 255,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,290.60, 603,254.85 and 255,891.26 is: 353,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,290.60 : 603,254.85 = 255,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,290.60/603,254.85 = 255,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,290.60x = 603,254.85 × 255,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,290.60x = 154,367,643,667.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,367,643,667.61/437,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,009.29

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