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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,358.60, 657,537.90 and 251,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,358.60, 657,537.90 and 251,216.20 is: 376,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,358.60 : 657,537.90 = 251,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,358.60/657,537.90 = 251,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,358.60x = 657,537.90 × 251,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,358.60x = 165,184,172,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,184,172,593.98/438,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,824.30

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