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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,582.12, 605,248.28 and 257,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,582.12, 605,248.28 and 257,297.14 is: 355,072.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,582.12 : 605,248.28 = 257,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,582.12/605,248.28 = 257,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,582.12x = 605,248.28 × 257,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,582.12x = 155,728,651,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,728,651,433.92/438,582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,072.96

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