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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,371.44, 604,760.34 and 256,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,371.44, 604,760.34 and 256,991.56 is: 354,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,371.44 : 604,760.34 = 256,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,371.44/604,760.34 = 256,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,371.44x = 604,760.34 × 256,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,371.44x = 155,418,303,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,418,303,202.73/438,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,535.65

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