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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,891.37, 604,187.07 and 265,805.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,891.37, 604,187.07 and 265,805.10 is: 366,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,891.37 : 604,187.07 = 265,805.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,891.37/604,187.07 = 265,805.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,891.37x = 604,187.07 × 265,805.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,891.37x = 160,596,004,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,596,004,560.06/437,891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,748.50

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