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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,747.16, 603,988.30 and 265,661.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,747.16, 603,988.30 and 265,661.11 is: 366,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,747.16 : 603,988.30 = 265,661.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,747.16/603,988.30 = 265,661.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,747.16x = 603,988.30 × 265,661.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,747.16x = 160,456,202,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,456,202,205.01/437,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,549.96

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