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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,259.17, 654,407.25 and 268,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,259.17, 654,407.25 and 268,886.09 is: 402,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,259.17 : 654,407.25 = 268,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,259.17/654,407.25 = 268,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,259.17x = 654,407.25 × 268,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,259.17x = 175,961,003,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,961,003,448.12/437,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,418.10

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