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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,405.44, 604,934.62 and 266,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,405.44, 604,934.62 and 266,233.86 is: 367,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,405.44 : 604,934.62 = 266,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,405.44/604,934.62 = 266,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,405.44x = 604,934.62 × 266,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,405.44x = 161,054,078,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,054,078,930.23/438,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,363.32

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