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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,726.32, 605,446.33 and 257,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,726.32, 605,446.33 and 257,441.27 is: 355,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,726.32 : 605,446.33 = 257,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,726.32/605,446.33 = 257,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,726.32x = 605,446.33 × 257,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,726.32x = 155,866,872,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,866,872,329.54/438,726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,271.30

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