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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,567.70, 605,228.47 and 257,282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,567.70, 605,228.47 and 257,282.71 is: 355,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,567.70 : 605,228.47 = 257,282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,567.70/605,228.47 = 257,282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,567.70x = 605,228.47 × 257,282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,567.70x = 155,714,820,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,714,820,930.75/438,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,053.10

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