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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,953.23, 604,375.93 and 256,629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,953.23, 604,375.93 and 256,629.06 is: 354,148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,953.23 : 604,375.93 = 256,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,953.23/604,375.93 = 256,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,953.23x = 604,375.93 × 256,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,953.23x = 155,100,427,123.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,100,427,123.31/437,953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,148.38

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