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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,883.86, 604,176.66 and 265,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,883.86, 604,176.66 and 265,797.59 is: 366,738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,883.86 : 604,176.66 = 265,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,883.86/604,176.66 = 265,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,883.86x = 604,176.66 × 265,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,883.86x = 160,588,697,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,588,697,141.37/437,883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,738.10

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