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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,110.26, 604,599.96 and 256,952.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,110.26, 604,599.96 and 256,952.85 is: 354,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,110.26 : 604,599.96 = 256,952.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,110.26/604,599.96 = 256,952.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,110.26x = 604,599.96 × 256,952.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,110.26x = 155,353,682,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,353,682,831.89/438,110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,599.51

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