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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,259.44, 654,407.75 and 268,886.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,259.44, 654,407.75 and 268,886.41 is: 402,418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,259.44 : 654,407.75 = 268,886.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,259.44/654,407.75 = 268,886.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,259.44x = 654,407.75 × 268,886.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,259.44x = 175,961,348,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,961,348,265.44/437,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,418.64

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