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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,927.88, 604,355.40 and 254,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,927.88, 604,355.40 and 254,152.32 is: 350,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,927.88 : 604,355.40 = 254,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,927.88/604,355.40 = 254,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,927.88x = 604,355.40 × 254,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,927.88x = 153,598,327,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,598,327,014.53/437,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,738.86

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