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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,555.53, 605,216.57 and 257,398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,555.53, 605,216.57 and 257,398.12 is: 355,215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,555.53 : 605,216.57 = 257,398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,555.53/605,216.57 = 257,398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,555.53x = 605,216.57 × 257,398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,555.53x = 155,781,607,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,781,607,310.85/438,555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,215.24

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