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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,292.14, 603,256.95 and 255,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,292.14, 603,256.95 and 255,892.80 is: 353,011.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,292.14 : 603,256.95 = 255,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,292.14/603,256.95 = 255,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,292.14x = 603,256.95 × 255,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,292.14x = 154,369,112,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,369,112,317.17/437,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,011.41

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