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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,872.64, 600,189.84 and 265,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,872.64, 600,189.84 and 265,205.18 is: 366,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,872.64 : 600,189.84 = 265,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,872.64/600,189.84 = 265,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,872.64x = 600,189.84 × 265,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,872.64x = 159,173,454,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,173,454,551.37/434,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,023.15

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