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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,436.60, 657,654.90 and 251,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,436.60, 657,654.90 and 251,294.20 is: 376,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,436.60 : 657,654.90 = 251,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,436.60/657,654.90 = 251,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,436.60x = 657,654.90 × 251,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,436.60x = 165,264,861,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,264,861,971.58/438,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,941.30

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