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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,318.92, 437,010.45 and 265,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,318.92, 437,010.45 and 265,241.55 is: 366,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,318.92 : 437,010.45 = 265,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,318.92/437,010.45 = 265,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,318.92x = 437,010.45 × 265,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,318.92x = 115,913,329,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,913,329,124.20/316,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,444.50

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