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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,132.59, 605,934.09 and 255,411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,132.59, 605,934.09 and 255,411.81 is: 352,428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,132.59 : 605,934.09 = 255,411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,132.59/605,934.09 = 255,411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,132.59x = 605,934.09 × 255,411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,132.59x = 154,762,722,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,762,722,667.60/439,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,428.23

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