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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,294.10, 602,192.73 and 266,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,294.10, 602,192.73 and 266,670.38 is: 368,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,294.10 : 602,192.73 = 266,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,294.10/602,192.73 = 266,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,294.10x = 602,192.73 × 266,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,294.10x = 160,586,964,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,586,964,142.34/436,294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,070.45

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