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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,042.62, 604,628.06 and 256,793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,042.62, 604,628.06 and 256,793.78 is: 354,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,042.62 : 604,628.06 = 256,793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,042.62/604,628.06 = 256,793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,042.62x = 604,628.06 × 256,793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,042.62x = 155,264,720,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,264,720,714.36/438,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,451.18

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