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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,294.53, 604,743.73 and 266,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,294.53, 604,743.73 and 266,207.70 is: 367,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,294.53 : 604,743.73 = 266,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,294.53/604,743.73 = 266,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,294.53x = 604,743.73 × 266,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,294.53x = 160,987,439,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,987,439,054.99/438,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,304.24

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