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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,450.69, 605,163.05 and 257,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,450.69, 605,163.05 and 257,220.84 is: 355,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,450.69 : 605,163.05 = 257,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,450.69/605,163.05 = 257,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,450.69x = 605,163.05 × 257,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,450.69x = 155,660,548,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,660,548,057.96/438,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,024.07

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