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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,237.31, 654,374.61 and 268,864.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,237.31, 654,374.61 and 268,864.29 is: 402,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,237.31 : 654,374.61 = 268,864.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,237.31/654,374.61 = 268,864.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,237.31x = 654,374.61 × 268,864.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,237.31x = 175,937,964,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,937,964,911.68/437,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,385.53

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