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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,038.15, 604,621.93 and 256,789.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,038.15, 604,621.93 and 256,789.31 is: 354,445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,038.15 : 604,621.93 = 256,789.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,038.15/604,621.93 = 256,789.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,038.15x = 604,621.93 × 256,789.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,038.15x = 155,260,448,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,260,448,215.57/438,038.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,445.04

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