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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,297.51, 603,264.37 and 255,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,297.51, 603,264.37 and 255,898.18 is: 353,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,297.51 : 603,264.37 = 255,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,297.51/603,264.37 = 255,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,297.51x = 603,264.37 × 255,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,297.51x = 154,374,254,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,374,254,341.85/437,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,018.83

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