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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,261.07, 654,410.19 and 268,888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,261.07, 654,410.19 and 268,888.04 is: 402,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,261.07 : 654,410.19 = 268,888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,261.07/654,410.19 = 268,888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,261.07x = 654,410.19 × 268,888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,261.07x = 175,963,068,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,963,068,728.64/437,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,421.08

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