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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,760.47, 605,530.04 and 266,638.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,760.47, 605,530.04 and 266,638.71 is: 367,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,760.47 : 605,530.04 = 266,638.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,760.47/605,530.04 = 266,638.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,760.47x = 605,530.04 × 266,638.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,760.47x = 161,457,747,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,457,747,398.66/438,760.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,986.08

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