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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,716.84, 605,470.12 and 266,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,716.84, 605,470.12 and 266,595.08 is: 367,926.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,716.84 : 605,470.12 = 266,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,716.84/605,470.12 = 266,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,716.84x = 605,470.12 × 266,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,716.84x = 161,415,355,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,415,355,079.01/438,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,926.05

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