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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,943.68, 605,910.24 and 269,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,943.68, 605,910.24 and 269,408.16 is: 371,886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,943.68 : 605,910.24 = 269,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,943.68/605,910.24 = 269,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,943.68x = 605,910.24 × 269,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,943.68x = 163,237,162,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,237,162,883.56/438,943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,886.35

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