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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,296.65, 603,263.16 and 255,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,296.65, 603,263.16 and 255,897.30 is: 353,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,296.65 : 603,263.16 = 255,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,296.65/603,263.16 = 255,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,296.65x = 603,263.16 × 255,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,296.65x = 154,373,413,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,373,413,833.47/437,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,017.60

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