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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,203.06, 601,991.91 and 266,469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,203.06, 601,991.91 and 266,469.18 is: 367,746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,203.06 : 601,991.91 = 266,469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,203.06/601,991.91 = 266,469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,203.06x = 601,991.91 × 266,469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,203.06x = 160,412,290,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,412,290,624.33/436,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,746.83

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