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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,033.80, 604,615.92 and 256,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,033.80, 604,615.92 and 256,784.96 is: 354,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,033.80 : 604,615.92 = 256,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,033.80/604,615.92 = 256,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,033.80x = 604,615.92 × 256,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,033.80x = 155,256,274,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,256,274,832.56/438,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,439.03

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