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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,904.22, 604,322.73 and 254,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,904.22, 604,322.73 and 254,128.56 is: 350,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,904.22 : 604,322.73 = 254,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,904.22/604,322.73 = 254,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,904.22x = 604,322.73 × 254,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,904.22x = 153,575,665,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,575,665,150.17/437,904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,706.06

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