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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,821.31, 604,090.09 and 265,735.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,821.31, 604,090.09 and 265,735.19 is: 366,651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,821.31 : 604,090.09 = 265,735.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,821.31/604,090.09 = 265,735.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,821.31x = 604,090.09 × 265,735.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,821.31x = 160,527,994,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,527,994,843.27/437,821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,651.85

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