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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,194.06, 601,979.49 and 266,460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,194.06, 601,979.49 and 266,460.18 is: 367,734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,194.06 : 601,979.49 = 266,460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,194.06/601,979.49 = 266,460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,194.06x = 601,979.49 × 266,460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,194.06x = 160,403,563,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,403,563,261.71/436,194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,734.41

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