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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,335.85, 605,004.20 and 257,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,335.85, 605,004.20 and 257,106.18 is: 354,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,335.85 : 605,004.20 = 257,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,335.85/605,004.20 = 257,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,335.85x = 605,004.20 × 257,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,335.85x = 155,550,318,745.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,550,318,745.96/438,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,865.61

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