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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,236, 604,765.68 and 259,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,236, 604,765.68 and 259,388 is: 357,955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,236 : 604,765.68 = 259,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,236/604,765.68 = 259,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,236x = 604,765.68 × 259,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,236x = 156,868,960,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,868,960,203.84/438,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,955.44

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