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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,170.42, 603,322.59 and 265,209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,170.42, 603,322.59 and 265,209.04 is: 366,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,170.42 : 603,322.59 = 265,209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,170.42/603,322.59 = 265,209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,170.42x = 603,322.59 × 265,209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,170.42x = 160,006,604,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,006,604,904.21/437,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,005.10

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