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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,002.44, 604,401.33 and 266,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,002.44, 604,401.33 and 266,014.52 is: 367,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,002.44 : 604,401.33 = 266,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,002.44/604,401.33 = 266,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,002.44x = 604,401.33 × 266,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,002.44x = 160,779,529,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,779,529,687.31/438,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,074.51

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