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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,031.80, 604,613.16 and 256,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,031.80, 604,613.16 and 256,782.96 is: 354,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,031.80 : 604,613.16 = 256,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,031.80/604,613.16 = 256,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,031.80x = 604,613.16 × 256,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,031.80x = 155,254,356,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,254,356,879.75/438,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,436.27

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