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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,456.24, 605,072.43 and 257,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,456.24, 605,072.43 and 257,131.26 is: 354,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,456.24 : 605,072.43 = 257,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,456.24/605,072.43 = 257,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,456.24x = 605,072.43 × 257,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,456.24x = 155,583,036,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,583,036,317.16/438,456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,842.79

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