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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,921.22, 656,566.57 and 269,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,921.22, 656,566.57 and 269,092.74 is: 403,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,921.22 : 656,566.57 = 269,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,921.22/656,566.57 = 269,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,921.22x = 656,566.57 × 269,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,921.22x = 176,677,297,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,677,297,313.70/437,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,445.39

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