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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,127.54, 655,661.18 and 268,673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,127.54, 655,661.18 and 268,673.87 is: 402,992.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,127.54 : 655,661.18 = 268,673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,127.54/655,661.18 = 268,673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,127.54x = 655,661.18 × 268,673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,127.54x = 176,159,022,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,159,022,017.69/437,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,992.28

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