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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,588.96, 603,573 and 267,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,588.96, 603,573 and 267,906.92 is: 369,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,588.96 : 603,573 = 267,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,588.96/603,573 = 267,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,588.96x = 603,573 × 267,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,588.96x = 161,701,383,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,701,383,425.16/437,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,528.02

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