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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,963.82, 604,286.55 and 265,877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,963.82, 604,286.55 and 265,877.34 is: 366,847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,963.82 : 604,286.55 = 265,877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,963.82/604,286.55 = 265,877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,963.82x = 604,286.55 × 265,877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,963.82x = 160,666,100,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,666,100,511.78/437,963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,847.88

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