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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,233.31, 654,368.61 and 268,860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,233.31, 654,368.61 and 268,860.28 is: 402,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,233.31 : 654,368.61 = 268,860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,233.31/654,368.61 = 268,860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,233.31x = 654,368.61 × 268,860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,233.31x = 175,933,726,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,933,726,071.89/437,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,379.52

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