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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,714.84, 605,467.36 and 266,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,714.84, 605,467.36 and 266,593.08 is: 367,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,714.84 : 605,467.36 = 266,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,714.84/605,467.36 = 266,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,714.84x = 605,467.36 × 266,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,714.84x = 161,413,408,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,413,408,341.87/438,714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,923.29

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