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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,875.47, 555,048.42 and 264,667.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,875.47, 555,048.42 and 264,667.75 is: 365,544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,875.47 : 555,048.42 = 264,667.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,875.47/555,048.42 = 264,667.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,875.47x = 555,048.42 × 264,667.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,875.47x = 146,903,416,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,903,416,462.46/401,875.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,544.62

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