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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,545.43, 605,197.19 and 257,260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,545.43, 605,197.19 and 257,260.45 is: 355,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,545.43 : 605,197.19 = 257,260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,545.43/605,197.19 = 257,260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,545.43x = 605,197.19 × 257,260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,545.43x = 155,693,300,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,693,300,568.29/438,545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,022.06

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