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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,886.11, 604,179.77 and 265,799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,886.11, 604,179.77 and 265,799.84 is: 366,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,886.11 : 604,179.77 = 265,799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,886.11/604,179.77 = 265,799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,886.11x = 604,179.77 × 265,799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,886.11x = 160,590,881,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,590,881,847.34/437,886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,741.21

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