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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,599.36, 602,516.88 and 266,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,599.36, 602,516.88 and 266,927.04 is: 368,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,599.36 : 602,516.88 = 266,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,599.36/602,516.88 = 266,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,599.36x = 602,516.88 × 266,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,599.36x = 160,828,047,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,828,047,328.44/436,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,365.28

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