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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,443.14, 468,466.05 and 265,074.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,443.14, 468,466.05 and 265,074.55 is: 397,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,443.14 : 468,466.05 = 265,074.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,443.14/468,466.05 = 265,074.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,443.14x = 468,466.05 × 265,074.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,443.14x = 124,178,427,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,178,427,394.03/312,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,443.28

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