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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,715.84, 605,468.74 and 266,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,715.84, 605,468.74 and 266,594.08 is: 367,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,715.84 : 605,468.74 = 266,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,715.84/605,468.74 = 266,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,715.84x = 605,468.74 × 266,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,715.84x = 161,414,381,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,414,381,709.06/438,715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,924.67

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