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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,560.99, 603,889.16 and 256,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,560.99, 603,889.16 and 256,342.08 is: 353,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,560.99 : 603,889.16 = 256,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,560.99/603,889.16 = 256,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,560.99x = 603,889.16 × 256,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,560.99x = 154,802,199,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,802,199,062.70/437,560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,784.28

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