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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,401.44, 604,929.10 and 266,229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,401.44, 604,929.10 and 266,229.86 is: 367,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,401.44 : 604,929.10 = 266,229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,401.44/604,929.10 = 266,229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,401.44x = 604,929.10 × 266,229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,401.44x = 161,050,189,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,050,189,602.93/438,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,357.80

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