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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,094.84, 604,578.72 and 256,937.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,094.84, 604,578.72 and 256,937.38 is: 354,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,094.84 : 604,578.72 = 256,937.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,094.84/604,578.72 = 256,937.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,094.84x = 604,578.72 × 256,937.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,094.84x = 155,338,872,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,338,872,320.55/438,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,578.18

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