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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,365.88, 604,910.46 and 268,576.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,365.88, 604,910.46 and 268,576.92 is: 370,615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,365.88 : 604,910.46 = 268,576.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,365.88/604,910.46 = 268,576.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,365.88x = 604,910.46 × 268,576.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,365.88x = 162,464,988,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,464,988,222.58/438,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,615.04

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