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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,863.69, 600,177.50 and 265,196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,863.69, 600,177.50 and 265,196.23 is: 366,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,863.69 : 600,177.50 = 265,196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,863.69/600,177.50 = 265,196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,863.69x = 600,177.50 × 265,196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,863.69x = 159,164,808,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,164,808,498.89/434,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,010.81

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