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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,962.32, 604,284.48 and 265,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,962.32, 604,284.48 and 265,875.84 is: 366,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,962.32 : 604,284.48 = 265,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,962.32/604,284.48 = 265,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,962.32x = 604,284.48 × 265,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,962.32x = 160,664,643,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,664,643,718.96/437,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,845.81

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