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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,447.14, 556,470.54 and 265,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,447.14, 556,470.54 and 265,459.06 is: 366,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,447.14 : 556,470.54 = 265,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,447.14/556,470.54 = 265,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,447.14x = 556,470.54 × 265,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,447.14x = 147,720,146,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,720,146,466.09/403,447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,144.98

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