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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,097.20, 603,216.60 and 267,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,097.20, 603,216.60 and 267,278 is: 368,857.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,097.20 : 603,216.60 = 267,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,097.20/603,216.60 = 267,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,097.20x = 603,216.60 × 267,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,097.20x = 161,226,526,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,226,526,414.80/437,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,857.38

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