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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,096.30, 604,702.26 and 256,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,096.30, 604,702.26 and 256,847.46 is: 354,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,096.30 : 604,702.26 = 256,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,096.30/604,702.26 = 256,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,096.30x = 604,702.26 × 256,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,096.30x = 155,316,239,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,316,239,537.26/438,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,525.34

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