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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,253.59, 654,397.79 and 268,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,253.59, 654,397.79 and 268,879.70 is: 402,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,253.59 : 654,397.79 = 268,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,253.59/654,397.79 = 268,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,253.59x = 654,397.79 × 268,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,253.59x = 175,954,281,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,954,281,747.46/437,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,407.86

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