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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,592.08, 603,874.80 and 253,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,592.08, 603,874.80 and 253,867.80 is: 350,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,592.08 : 603,874.80 = 253,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,592.08/603,874.80 = 253,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,592.08x = 603,874.80 × 253,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,592.08x = 153,304,366,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,304,366,951.44/437,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,336.25

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