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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,901.22, 604,318.59 and 254,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,901.22, 604,318.59 and 254,125.56 is: 350,701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,901.22 : 604,318.59 = 254,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,901.22/604,318.59 = 254,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,901.22x = 604,318.59 × 254,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,901.22x = 153,572,797,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,572,797,213.85/437,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,701.92

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