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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,930.88, 604,359.54 and 254,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,930.88, 604,359.54 and 254,155.32 is: 350,743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,930.88 : 604,359.54 = 254,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,930.88/604,359.54 = 254,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,930.88x = 604,359.54 × 254,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,930.88x = 153,601,192,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,601,192,283.75/437,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,743.00

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