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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,298.89, 603,266.27 and 255,899.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,298.89, 603,266.27 and 255,899.59 is: 353,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,298.89 : 603,266.27 = 255,899.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,298.89/603,266.27 = 255,899.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,298.89x = 603,266.27 × 255,899.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,298.89x = 154,375,588,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,375,588,366.17/437,298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,020.77

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