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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,252.56, 654,397.40 and 268,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,252.56, 654,397.40 and 268,879.52 is: 402,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,252.56 : 654,397.40 = 268,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,252.56/654,397.40 = 268,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,252.56x = 654,397.40 × 268,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,252.56x = 175,954,061,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,954,061,109.44/437,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,408.31

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