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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,325.08, 655,987.61 and 250,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,325.08, 655,987.61 and 250,205.36 is: 375,308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,325.08 : 655,987.61 = 250,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,325.08/655,987.61 = 250,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,325.08x = 655,987.61 × 250,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,325.08x = 164,131,611,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,131,611,584.63/437,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,308.03

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