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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,085.62, 605,904.68 and 266,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,085.62, 605,904.68 and 266,979.68 is: 368,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,085.62 : 605,904.68 = 266,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,085.62/605,904.68 = 266,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,085.62x = 605,904.68 × 266,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,085.62x = 161,764,237,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,764,237,576.90/439,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,411.60

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