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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,111.52, 604,601.69 and 256,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,111.52, 604,601.69 and 256,954.10 is: 354,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,111.52 : 604,601.69 = 256,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,111.52/604,601.69 = 256,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,111.52x = 604,601.69 × 256,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,111.52x = 155,354,878,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,354,878,804.65/438,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,601.22

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