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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,742.79, 603,982.27 and 265,656.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,742.79, 603,982.27 and 265,656.74 is: 366,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,742.79 : 603,982.27 = 265,656.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,742.79/603,982.27 = 265,656.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,742.79x = 603,982.27 × 265,656.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,742.79x = 160,451,958,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,451,958,178.16/437,742.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,543.92

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