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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,425.10, 657,637.65 and 251,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,425.10, 657,637.65 and 251,282.70 is: 376,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,425.10 : 657,637.65 = 251,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,425.10/657,637.65 = 251,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,425.10x = 657,637.65 × 251,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,425.10x = 165,252,964,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,252,964,313.66/438,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,924.05

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