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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,741.09, 603,979.86 and 265,655.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,741.09, 603,979.86 and 265,655.23 is: 366,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,741.09 : 603,979.86 = 265,655.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,741.09/603,979.86 = 265,655.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,741.09x = 603,979.86 × 265,655.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,741.09x = 160,450,409,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,450,409,724.02/437,741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,541.80

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