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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,449.69, 605,161.67 and 257,219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,449.69, 605,161.67 and 257,219.84 is: 355,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,449.69 : 605,161.67 = 257,219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,449.69/605,161.67 = 257,219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,449.69x = 605,161.67 × 257,219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,449.69x = 155,659,583,619.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,659,583,619.63/438,449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,022.68

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