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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,063.52, 603,175.44 and 264,997.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,063.52, 603,175.44 and 264,997.95 is: 365,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,063.52 : 603,175.44 = 264,997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,063.52/603,175.44 = 264,997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,063.52x = 603,175.44 × 264,997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,063.52x = 159,840,256,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,840,256,675.56/437,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,714.02

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