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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,033.30, 604,615.23 and 256,784.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,033.30, 604,615.23 and 256,784.46 is: 354,438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,033.30 : 604,615.23 = 256,784.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,033.30/604,615.23 = 256,784.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,033.30x = 604,615.23 × 256,784.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,033.30x = 155,255,795,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,255,795,343.33/438,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,438.34

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