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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,964.66, 604,391.73 and 256,640.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,964.66, 604,391.73 and 256,640.49 is: 354,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,964.66 : 604,391.73 = 256,640.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,964.66/604,391.73 = 256,640.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,964.66x = 604,391.73 × 256,640.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,964.66x = 155,111,389,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,111,389,739.15/437,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,164.17

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