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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,610.87, 605,288.01 and 257,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,610.87, 605,288.01 and 257,325.94 is: 355,112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,610.87 : 605,288.01 = 257,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,610.87/605,288.01 = 257,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,610.87x = 605,288.01 × 257,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,610.87x = 155,756,306,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,756,306,143.98/438,610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,112.74

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