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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,457.14, 474,649.78 and 266,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,457.14, 474,649.78 and 266,458.94 is: 367,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,457.14 : 474,649.78 = 266,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,457.14/474,649.78 = 266,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,457.14x = 474,649.78 × 266,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,457.14x = 126,474,673,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,474,673,544.49/344,457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,171.00

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