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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,359.60, 657,539.40 and 251,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,359.60, 657,539.40 and 251,217.20 is: 376,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,359.60 : 657,539.40 = 251,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,359.60/657,539.40 = 251,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,359.60x = 657,539.40 × 251,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,359.60x = 165,185,206,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,185,206,957.68/438,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,825.80

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