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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,555.48, 605,201.82 and 257,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,555.48, 605,201.82 and 257,232.60 is: 354,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,555.48 : 605,201.82 = 257,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,555.48/605,201.82 = 257,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,555.48x = 605,201.82 × 257,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,555.48x = 155,677,637,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,677,637,683.33/438,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,978.21

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