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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,373.32, 602,182.98 and 264,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,373.32, 602,182.98 and 264,393.11 is: 364,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,373.32 : 602,182.98 = 264,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,373.32/602,182.98 = 264,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,373.32x = 602,182.98 × 264,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,373.32x = 159,213,027,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,213,027,860.35/436,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,855.09

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