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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,994.55, 604,342.24 and 251,690.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,994.55, 604,342.24 and 251,690.01 is: 347,280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,994.55 : 604,342.24 = 251,690.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,994.55/604,342.24 = 251,690.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,994.55x = 604,342.24 × 251,690.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,994.55x = 152,106,904,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,106,904,429.02/437,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,280.36

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