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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,799.84, 605,363.45 and 266,690.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,799.84, 605,363.45 and 266,690.07 is: 367,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,799.84 : 605,363.45 = 266,690.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,799.84/605,363.45 = 266,690.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,799.84x = 605,363.45 × 266,690.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,799.84x = 161,444,421,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,444,421,522.67/438,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,922.70

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