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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,538.08, 605,117.80 and 257,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,538.08, 605,117.80 and 257,181.48 is: 354,872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,538.08 : 605,117.80 = 257,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,538.08/605,117.80 = 257,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,538.08x = 605,117.80 × 257,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,538.08x = 155,625,091,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,625,091,378.34/438,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,872.47

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