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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,034.96, 604,617.53 and 256,786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,034.96, 604,617.53 and 256,786.12 is: 354,440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,034.96 : 604,617.53 = 256,786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,034.96/604,617.53 = 256,786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,034.96x = 604,617.53 × 256,786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,034.96x = 155,257,391,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,257,391,146.12/438,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,440.64

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