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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,259.94, 654,408.50 and 268,886.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,259.94, 654,408.50 and 268,886.91 is: 402,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,259.94 : 654,408.50 = 268,886.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,259.94/654,408.50 = 268,886.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,259.94x = 654,408.50 × 268,886.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,259.94x = 175,961,878,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,961,878,098.30/437,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,419.39

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