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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,125.38, 655,657.94 and 268,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,125.38, 655,657.94 and 268,671.70 is: 402,989.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,125.38 : 655,657.94 = 268,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,125.38/655,657.94 = 268,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,125.38x = 655,657.94 × 268,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,125.38x = 176,156,734,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,156,734,849.55/437,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,989.04

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