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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,601.70, 476,068.95 and 265,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,601.70, 476,068.95 and 265,280.10 is: 398,897.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,601.70 : 476,068.95 = 265,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,601.70/476,068.95 = 265,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,601.70x = 476,068.95 × 265,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,601.70x = 126,291,618,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,291,618,662.90/316,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,897.47

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