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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,430.48, 656,145.68 and 250,309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,430.48, 656,145.68 and 250,309.68 is: 375,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,430.48 : 656,145.68 = 250,309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,430.48/656,145.68 = 250,309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,430.48x = 656,145.68 × 250,309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,430.48x = 164,239,615,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,239,615,194.18/437,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,464.50

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