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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,554.64, 605,102.76 and 257,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,554.64, 605,102.76 and 257,257.20 is: 354,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,554.64 : 605,102.76 = 257,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,554.64/605,102.76 = 257,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,554.64x = 605,102.76 × 257,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,554.64x = 155,667,041,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,667,041,749.87/438,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,954.73

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