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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,579.98, 605,386.33 and 257,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,579.98, 605,386.33 and 257,225.74 is: 355,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,579.98 : 605,386.33 = 257,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,579.98/605,386.33 = 257,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,579.98x = 605,386.33 × 257,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,579.98x = 155,720,946,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,720,946,720.13/438,579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,057.12

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