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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,927.91, 604,348.39 and 256,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,927.91, 604,348.39 and 256,691.22 is: 354,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,927.91 : 604,348.39 = 256,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,927.91/604,348.39 = 256,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,927.91x = 604,348.39 × 256,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,927.91x = 155,130,925,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,130,925,534.14/437,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,238.50

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