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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,898.37, 604,196.73 and 265,812.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,898.37, 604,196.73 and 265,812.10 is: 366,758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,898.37 : 604,196.73 = 265,812.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,898.37/604,196.73 = 265,812.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,898.37x = 604,196.73 × 265,812.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,898.37x = 160,602,801,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,602,801,614.43/437,898.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,758.16

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