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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,866.25, 605,463.96 and 255,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,866.25, 605,463.96 and 255,074.28 is: 351,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,866.25 : 605,463.96 = 255,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,866.25/605,463.96 = 255,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,866.25x = 605,463.96 × 255,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,866.25x = 154,438,283,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,438,283,662.95/438,866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,902.85

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