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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,553.50, 605,218.44 and 268,754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,553.50, 605,218.44 and 268,754.82 is: 370,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,553.50 : 605,218.44 = 268,754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,553.50/605,218.44 = 268,754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,553.50x = 605,218.44 × 268,754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,553.50x = 162,655,372,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,655,372,902.88/438,553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,890.60

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